Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: degenerate (Noun). One is degenerate, who has fallen from previous stature. You are a degenerate, boy. You're a disgrace to your ancestors.
Casual Marijuana Smoking Not Harmful to Lungs. Before you start lighting up, do remember you have other body parts. It wouldn't have mattered if Bill Clinton inhaled, as far as his lungs are concerned.
Physical Effects. 1  Breathing problems. Marijuana smoke irritates the lungs, and people who smoke marijuana frequently can have the same breathing problems as those who smoke tobacco. 2  Increased heart rate. Marijuana raises heart rate for up to 3 hours after smoking. 3  Problems with child development during and after pregnancy.