degeneration

[ dih-jen-uh-rey-shuhn ]

/ dɪˌdʒɛn əˈreɪ ʃən /

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noun

the process of degenerating.

the condition or state of being degenerate.

Pathology.

a process by which a tissue deteriorates, loses functional activity, and may become converted into or replaced by other kinds of tissue.
the condition produced by such a process.

Origin of degeneration

First recorded in 1475–85, degeneration is from the Late Latin word dēgenerātiōn- (stem of dēgenerātiō). See de-, generation

OTHER WORDS FROM degeneration

non·de·gen·er·a·tion, noun

Words nearby degeneration

degeneracy, degeneracy pressure, degenerate, degenerate matter, degenerate state, degeneration, degenerative, degenerative joint disease, degerm, degerminate, de Ghelderode

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Example sentences from the Web for degeneration

Writing on stars are mostly about gossip and scandal, a degeneration into lifestyle reporting.
Scarlett Johansson is an Alien Seductress in ‘Under the Skin’|Jimmy So|April 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Two things become more likely with age, she said: degeneration and cancer.
World Science Festival: Can We Really Live to 1,000?|Casey Schwartz|June 5, 2011|DAILY BEAST
As I have already pointed out, the evil of pain, of decay, of degeneration is taken no account of.
Browning and His Century|Helen Archibald Clarke
Decadence and degeneration seems to be the rule as age increases.
Human Nature and Conduct|John Dewey

If the environment is favorable to development, there is development; if it is unfavorable, there is degeneration.
Twentieth Century Socialism|Edmond Kelly
Instances of adaptation he has adduced, but they are invariably, except where man has intervened, those of degeneration.
The Catholic World, Vol. X, October 1869|Various
The shape of the cells is as diverse and their contents as various, while their possibilities of degeneration are alike.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various

British Dictionary definitions for degeneration

degeneration

/ (dɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən) /

noun

the process of degenerating

the state of being degenerate

biology the loss of specialization, function, or structure by organisms and their parts, as in the development of vestigial organs

impairment or loss of the function and structure of cells or tissues, as by disease or injury, often leading to death (necrosis) of the involved part
the resulting condition

electronics negative feedback of a signal

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Medical definitions for degeneration

degeneration

[ dĭ-jĕn′ə-rā′shən ]

n.

The gradual deterioration of specific tissues, cells, or organs with impairment or loss of function, caused by injury, disease, or aging.

The evolutionary decline or loss of a function, characteristic, or structure in an organism or a species.

单词	degeneration
释义	degeneration [ dih-jen-uh-rey-shuhn ] / dɪˌdʒɛn əˈreɪ ʃən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR degeneration ON THESAURUS.COM noun the process of degenerating. the condition or state of being degenerate. Pathology. a process by which a tissue deteriorates, loses functional activity, and may become converted into or replaced by other kinds of tissue. the condition produced by such a process. Origin of degeneration First recorded in 1475–85, degeneration is from the Late Latin word dēgenerātiōn- (stem of dēgenerātiō). See de-, generation OTHER WORDS FROM degeneration non·de·gen·er·a·tion, noun Words nearby degeneration degeneracy, degeneracy pressure, degenerate, degenerate matter, degenerate state, degeneration, degenerative, degenerative joint disease, degerm, degerminate, de Ghelderode Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for degeneration Writing on stars are mostly about gossip and scandal, a degeneration into lifestyle reporting. Scarlett Johansson is an Alien Seductress in ‘Under the Skin’\|Jimmy So\|April 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Two things become more likely with age, she said: degeneration and cancer. World Science Festival: Can We Really Live to 1,000?\|Casey Schwartz\|June 5, 2011\|DAILY BEAST As I have already pointed out, the evil of pain, of decay, of degeneration is taken no account of. Browning and His Century\|Helen Archibald Clarke Decadence and degeneration seems to be the rule as age increases. Human Nature and Conduct\|John Dewey If the environment is favorable to development, there is development; if it is unfavorable, there is degeneration. Twentieth Century Socialism\|Edmond Kelly Instances of adaptation he has adduced, but they are invariably, except where man has intervened, those of degeneration. The Catholic World, Vol. X, October 1869\|Various The shape of the cells is as diverse and their contents as various, while their possibilities of degeneration are alike. A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I\|Various British Dictionary definitions for degeneration degeneration / (dɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən) / noun the process of degenerating the state of being degenerate biology the loss of specialization, function, or structure by organisms and their parts, as in the development of vestigial organs impairment or loss of the function and structure of cells or tissues, as by disease or injury, often leading to death (necrosis) of the involved part the resulting condition electronics negative feedback of a signal Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to degeneration decay, worsening, decline, declination, decadence, declension, degeneracy, decaying Medical definitions for degeneration degeneration [ dĭ-jĕn′ə-rā′shən ] n. The gradual deterioration of specific tissues, cells, or organs with impairment or loss of function, caused by injury, disease, or aging. The evolutionary decline or loss of a function, characteristic, or structure in an organism or a species. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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degeneration

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