degenerative
US /dɪˈdʒen.ə.rə.t̬ɪv/
UK /dɪˈdʒen.ər.ə.tɪv/
形容詞
退行性, 變性
of or relating to a disease or condition in which the body or a part of the body gradually deteriorates
範例:
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Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disease.
骨關節炎是一種常見的退行性關節疾病。
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Alzheimer's disease is a progressive degenerative condition of the brain.
阿爾茨海默病是一種進行性退行性腦部疾病。