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Senescence - What does it mean?

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senescence

English

(wikipedia senescence)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (biology) The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.
  • (cell biology) Ceasing to divide by mitosis because of shortening of telomeres or excessive DNA damage.
  • (gerontology) Old age; accumulated damage to macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs with the passage of time.
  • (botany) Fruit senescence, leading to ripening of fruit.

    • Related terms

    * senescent * senesce

    See also

    * biological immortality * senility

    Not English

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