degeneration
61degeneration — de|ge|ne|ra|tion sb., en, er, erne (det at degenerere), i sms. degenerations , fx degenerationstegn …
62degeneration — s ( en) …
63Degeneration — De|ge|ne|ra|ti|on, die; , en (Entartung; Rückbildung) …
64degeneration — 1. Changes in cells, tissues or organs due to disease. 2. The reduction in size or complete loss of organs during evolution …
65degeneration — n. 1 a the process of becoming degenerate. b the state of being degenerate. 2 Med. morbid deterioration of tissue or change in its structure. Etymology: ME f. F deacutegeacuteneration or f. LL degeneratio (as DEGENERATE) …
66Amyloid degeneration — Degeneration De*gen er*a tion, n. [Cf. F. d[ e]g[ e]n[ e]ration.] 1. The act or state of growing worse, or the state of having become worse; decline; degradation; debasement; degeneracy; deterioration. [1913 Webster] Our degeneration and apostasy …
67Caseous degeneration — Degeneration De*gen er*a tion, n. [Cf. F. d[ e]g[ e]n[ e]ration.] 1. The act or state of growing worse, or the state of having become worse; decline; degradation; debasement; degeneracy; deterioration. [1913 Webster] Our degeneration and apostasy …
68vitelliform degeneration — degeneration of the macula of the eye that is inherited as a dominant characteristic and usually starts in childhood. There is widespread abnormality of retinal pigment epithelium (see retina) with the accumulation of a yellowish material,… …
69angiolithic degeneration — degeneration with mineral deposits and hyaline changes in the coats of the vessels …
70calcareous degeneration — degeneration with infiltration of calcareous materials into the tissues …