Deterioration or impairment of an organ or part in structure of cells and the substances of which they are a part. A general term used in conjunction with aging.
A degenerative disease is one in which there is a worsening of physical qualities affecting particular tissues or parts of the body, often leading to impairment of function.
Marked by or pertaining to deterioration; particularly, deterioration of the function or structure of tissue or changes from a higher to a lower or less functionally active form.
of illness; marked by gradual deterioration of organs and cells along with loss of function; "degenerative diseases of old age"
a cause of progressive deterioration
The progressive deterioration of tissue.
relating to a progressive deterioration of a tissue or organ leading to structural or functional impairment.
Tissue destruction as cell metabolism becomes overloaded with wastes and unable to take in new nutrients; usually associated with an insufficient amount of metabolism to that area and loss of function.
Change in appearance and function of a cell, tissue, organ or individual, characterised by cell death and/or loss or deterioration of function.
The deterioration of a tissue or an organ in which its function is diminished or its structure is impaired.