degeneración
degeneration; deterioration
noun deh-heh-neh-rah-SYOHN Rare
Origin: From Latin 'degeneratio', from 'degenerare' (to depart from one's race).
Usage Note
Degeneración is used in both medical contexts (degeneración macular, macular degeneration) and in social or moral commentary. The plural degeneraciones follows the standard pattern for -ción nouns. Note that the related adjective degenerado carries a strongly pejorative social connotation in informal registers, so learners should use it carefully.
Examples
"La degeneración macular afecta la visión central."
Natural Translation
Macular degeneration affects central vision.
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