Definition of neurodegeneration in English:
neurodegeneration
nounˌnjʊərə(ʊ)dɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃ(ə)nˌn(j)ʊroʊdəˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃ(ə)n
mass nounMedicine Degeneration of the nervous system, especially of neurons in the brain.
the facility houses labs dedicated to research on heart disease, neurodegeneration, and cancer
Example sentencesExamples
- There are some pieces of research that point to underlying physiological differences that might contribute to cognitive deficits long before there is any overt neurodegeneration.
- Oestrogens are important to maintain normal brain function and may protect against neurodegeneration.
- Scientists have found a clue that could explain the neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease.
- Iron is essential for a number of brain processes but increased levels may be damaging to the individual, resulting in neurodegeneration.
- These animals typically die soon after birth from lung damage, and those that survive suffer severe neurodegeneration.
Definition of neurodegeneration in US English:
neurodegeneration
nounˌn(y)o͝orōdəˌjenəˈrāSH(ə)nˌn(j)ʊroʊdəˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃ(ə)n
Medicine Degeneration of the nervous system, especially of neurons in the brain.
the facility houses labs dedicated to research on heart disease, neurodegeneration, and cancer
Example sentencesExamples
- Iron is essential for a number of brain processes but increased levels may be damaging to the individual, resulting in neurodegeneration.
- There are some pieces of research that point to underlying physiological differences that might contribute to cognitive deficits long before there is any overt neurodegeneration.
- These animals typically die soon after birth from lung damage, and those that survive suffer severe neurodegeneration.
- Scientists have found a clue that could explain the neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease.
- Oestrogens are important to maintain normal brain function and may protect against neurodegeneration.