Degeneratív

Degeneratív is a term used to describe a process of decline or deterioration. It can refer to a range of phenomena, from the biological and medical to the social and technological. In a biological context, degenerative diseases are those characterized by the progressive loss of structure or function of cells, tissues, or organs. Examples include Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and osteoarthritis, where cells or tissues break down over time, leading to impaired bodily function.

Medically, "degeneratív" often implies a gradual worsening of a condition, typically without a clear external cause like infection or injury. This can manifest in various systems of the body. In social contexts, the term can be applied to the decline of institutions, traditions, or cultural norms, suggesting a loss of their former strength or effectiveness. Similarly, in technology, a degenerative process might refer to the obsolescence or breakdown of systems, where components fail and the overall functionality diminishes. The core idea across these different applications is a movement away from a state of health, stability, or optimal function towards one of deterioration or decline.