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neu·rode·gen·er·a·tive

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  1. neurodegenerativeadjective

    Of, pertaining to, or resulting in the progressive loss of nerve cells and of neurologic function

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of neurodegenerative in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of neurodegenerative in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of neurodegenerative in a Sentence

  1. Henry Paulson:

    Aphasia really means problems with language, and that can vary from having trouble finding your words to understanding what people say. It can occur because of a tumor on the brain, a stroke or from a progressive neurodegenerative condition, because his diagnosis is frontotemporal dementia, Mr. Willis clearly has a progressive, neurodegenerative disease as opposed to a stroke or a tumor or some other lesion on the brain.

  2. Art Caplan:

    The cannabinoids are found to have particular application as neuroprotectants, for example in limiting neurological damage following ischemic insults, such as stroke and trauma, or in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and HIV dementia. i think the science on concussion is nonexistent. I hear it said. I think it's just talk.

  3. Anya Topiwala:

    So many people drink' moderately,' and think this is either harmless or even protective, as we have yet to find a' cure' for neurodegenerative diseases like dementia, knowing about factors that can prevent brain harm is important for public health.

  4. Peter Spencer:

    This is an ancient plant, but is one of the most toxic plants on the planet, it's strongly implicated in the induction of neurodegenerative disease.

  5. Tom Price:

    I think that medical school curriculum does need to update to include neurodegenerative diseases in their 'giving bad news' training -- Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, for example, we do need to educate all providers to be aware that hesitance to give the diagnosis reduces the ability of the patient and family to make some choices and planning that is essential for emotional and financial well-being.

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