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retrogenesis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
ret-ro-ge-n-e-sis
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
6
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The reversal of the order of acquisition of cognitive, functional, or biologic abilities during disease progression, particularly in dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Uncountable

Etymology

From retro- + -genesis, coined by Dr. Barry Reisberg.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Phrases

once a man, twice a child

Frequently Paired Words

once a man, twice a child

Questions

What does retrogenesis mean?
The reversal of the order of acquisition of cognitive, functional, or biologic abilities during disease progression, particularly in dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Where does retrogenesis come from?
From retro- + -genesis, coined by Dr. Barry Reisberg.

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