degenerescence
/dɪˌdʒɛnəˈrɛs(ə)ns
/noun
Another term for degeneration.In this sequence, the choice of degenerescence was the same as in sequence 2....
- The thicker the cap, the higher the risk of degenerescence.
- He is legally charged then examined by several psychiatric experts who not only conduct a psychiatric examination, but also measure his anatomy for signs of degenerescence.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from French dégénérescence, from dégénérer 'to degenerate'.