the degeneration of a neuron structure after sustaining injury, that spreads away from the nerve cell body. Also known as Wallerian degeneration.
ANTEROGRADE DEGENERATION: "Anterograde degeneration involves the degradation of a neuron following injury."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "ANTEROGRADE DEGENERATION," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/anterograde-degeneration/ (accessed March 21, 2023).
