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.
[ ME f. F dégéneration or f. LL degeneratio (as DEGENERATE) ]
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.
[ ME f. F dégéneration or f. LL degeneratio (as DEGENERATE) ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012