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degeneration

In biology, a change in the structure or chemical composition of a tissue or organ that interferes with its normal functioning. Examples of degeneration include fatty degeneration, fibroid degeneration (cirrhosis), and calcareous degeneration, all of which are part of natural changes that occur in old age.

The causes of degeneration are often unknown. Heredity often has a role in the degeneration of organs; for example, fibroid changes in the kidney can be seen in successive generations. Defective nutrition and continued stress on particular organs can cause degenerative changes. Alcoholism can result in cirrhosis of the liver and tuberculosis causes degeneration of the lungs.
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