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Raresenescence
The correct spelling is senescence.
How to pronounce senescence
/sɨnˈɛsəns/
nounIPA: /sɨnˈɛsəns/
Say it like: Sen-ess-ens-e
The correct spelling is senescence. The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.
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Definition
noun
- 1.The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.
- 2.Ceasing to divide by mitosis because of shortening of telomeres or excessive DNA damage.
- 3.Old age; accumulated damage to macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs with the passage of time.
- 4.Fruit senescence, leading to ripening of fruit.
- 5.(of a cell) Condition when the cell ceases to divide.
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