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nounprocess of changing to an inferior state
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nouna symptom of reduced quality or strength
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Definition that contains deterioration
- slack a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
- stale lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age
- dementia mental deterioration of organic or functional origin
- slump a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
- degenerative (of illness) marked by gradual deterioration of organs and cells along with loss of function
- corrosion a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action
- decrepitude a state of deterioration due to old age or long use
- myxedema hypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration
- dilapidation a state of deterioration due to old age or long use
- lafora's disease epilepsy characterized by clonus of muscle groups and progressive mental deterioration and genetic origin