degenerative

CEFR: C1-C2 /de-gen-er-a-tive/ [d.ih0.jh.eh1.n.er0.ah0.t.ih0.v]

Definition: (Of a disease) characterized by progressive deterioration and loss of function in the organs or tissues.

Example Sentences:

This damage impairs the immune system, leading to infections, cancer, or degenerative diseases such as heart disease.