Feb 03, 2006 22:14
Regression:
Pronunciation: ri-'gre-sh&n
Function: noun
1.)a trend or shift toward a lower or less perfect state: as
a : progressive decline of a manifestation of disease
b (1) : gradual loss of differentiation and function by a body part especially as a physiological change accompanying aging (2) : gradual loss of memories and acquired skills
c : reversion to an earlier mental or behavioral level
That sounds about right.