senescence.
The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.
Meaning & usage
The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.
Ceasing to divide by mitosis because of shortening of telomeres or excessive DNA damage.
Old age; accumulated damage to macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs with the passage of time.
Fruit senescence, leading to ripening of fruit.
Condition when the cell ceases to divide.
Where this word comes from
From senescent + -ence.
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