A degenerative disease is a disease in which the function or structure of the affected tissues or organs will progressively deteriorate over time, whether due to normal bodily wear or lifestyle choices such as exercise or eating habits. Degenerative diseases are often contrasted with infectious diseases.
Common degenerative diseases include: Alzheimer's Disease, Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Parkinson's Disease, Prostatitis, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis and others.