| 单词 | degenerative |
| 释义 | degenerative (dɪdʒenərətɪv ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A degenerative disease or condition is one that gets worse as time progresses. ...degenerative diseases of the brain, like Alzheimer's. Collocations: degenerative condition The brothers have neuromuscular myopathy, a degenerative condition that severely weakens the legs. The Sun (2012) Do you know it's a degenerative condition and that there's currently no cure? Times, Sunday Times (2014) The brothers are aware that muscular dystrophy is a degenerative condition. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Taking glucosamine can slow the degenerative process and strengthen the tissues supporting the spinal discs, and may ease back pain. Times, Sunday Times Evaluation of histological specimens shows a thickening and myxoid degeneration consistent with a chronic degenerative process. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some experts believe that the degenerative process begins with excess tension placed on these ligaments. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This instability increases the likelihood of joint injury, often leading to a degenerative process in which tissues break down and no longer function well. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Though plantar fasciitis was originally thought to be an inflammatory process, newer studies have demonstrated structural changes more consistent with a degenerative process. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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