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
senity
Not English
Senity has no English definition. It may be misspelled.
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