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
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When this machinery fails, protein aggregates can devastate entire neural networks, snuffing out communication and leading to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and ALS.
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Quanta Magazine, 13 May 2024
Inflammation, which has been linked to the beginning stages of dementia and neurodegenerative diseases, is something that longevity specialists seek to avoid or reduce in clients.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
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Quanta Magazine, 13 May 2024
Inflammation, which has been linked to the beginning stages of dementia and neurodegenerative diseases, is something that longevity specialists seek to avoid or reduce in clients.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
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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
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