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senescence

The correct spelling is senescence.

How to pronounce senescence

/sɨnˈɛsəns/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.
  2. 2.Ceasing to divide by mitosis because of shortening of telomeres or excessive DNA damage.
  3. 3.Old age; accumulated damage to macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs with the passage of time.
  4. 4.Fruit senescence, leading to ripening of fruit.
  5. 5.(of a cell) Condition when the cell ceases to divide.

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