degeneration
noun/dɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #11,476 most common English word
Meaning
a gradual decline into a worse or less functional state.
Example sentence
Years of poor diet and lack of exercise led to degeneration of his joint health.
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