Definition of Senescence
Senescence
se·nes·cence
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
The process of deterioration with age, especially in living organisms.
e.g. The senescence of the cells led to the decline of the organism's functions.
(noun)
(biology) a cell's inability to divide and grow;
e.g. Cell senescence is a process by which cells stop dividing but continue to live.
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