neurodegeneration

Noun

Meaning

neurodegeneration (countable and uncountable, plural neurodegenerations)

The degeneration (and death) of neurons.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

neuronal neurologic

Antonyms

neurohomeostasis

Related terms

neurodegenerative

Examples

Diseases that cause neurodegeneration, such as Alzheimer's Disease can also be a factor in a person's short-term and eventually long-term memory. Source: Internet

Removal of PTG in mice resulted in the near-complete disappearance of polyglucosans and in resolution of neurodegeneration and myoclonic epilepsy. Source: Internet

Dysregulation of their activity has been linked to several disorders including cognitive ageing and neurodegeneration, as well as cancer, diabetes and obesity. Source: Internet

Cortexyme is targeting a specific, infectious pathogen found in the brain of Alzheimer’s patients and tied to neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation in animal models. Source: Internet

ANVS401 is the first drug to show efficacy in two different animal models of neurodegeneration. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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