ADJECTIVE | all | degenerative | (of illness) marked by gradual deterioration of organs and cells along with loss of function |
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Sounds | dihjheh'nerahtihv | |
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Rhymes | abortive ... vituperative: 304 rhymes with ihv... |
Meaning | (of illness) marked by gradual deterioration of organs and cells along with loss of function. | |
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Example | "degenerative diseases of old age" | |
Broader | chronic | long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering |
Spanish | degenerativo, progresivo | |
Catalan | degeneratiu, progressiu | |
Verbs | degenerate | grow worse |
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