neurodegenerative
adjective
neu·ro·de·gen·er·a·tive
ˌnu̇r-ō-di-ˈje-nə-rə-tiv 
-ˈjen-rə-;
-ˈje-nə-ˌrā-;
-dē-,
ˌnyu̇r-
: relating to or marked by degeneration of nervous tissue
Examples of neurodegenerative in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Neurological Disorders Coffee consumption is associated with a lower risk of neurodegenerative disorders, including Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
—
Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
While this don't show causation by any means, the findings add to a growing body of evidence suggesting chronic infections play some role in neurodegenerative disease over time.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
In a new study that could have significant implications for future Alzheimer’s treatment, researchers at the University of Miami have possibly figured out how to combat one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
—Hunter Geisel, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
The study suggests that the way silk proteins organize mirrors how proteins behave in neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for neurodegenerative
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
While this don't show causation by any means, the findings add to a growing body of evidence suggesting chronic infections play some role in neurodegenerative disease over time.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
In a new study that could have significant implications for future Alzheimer’s treatment, researchers at the University of Miami have possibly figured out how to combat one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
—Hunter Geisel, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
The study suggests that the way silk proteins organize mirrors how proteins behave in neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for neurodegenerative
Cite this Entry
“Neurodegenerative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neurodegenerative. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
neurodegenerative
adjective
neu·ro·de·gen·er·a·tive
-di-ˈjen-ə-ˌrāt-iv, -di-ˈjen-(ə-)rət-
: relating to or characterized by degeneration of nervous tissue
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
