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senescence

senescence

3 8.9
To grow older and have physical changes in the body
  • noun
  • /səˈnɛsəns/
  • Specialized
translation icon : senescencia
  • The net effect of the cellular response was initial proliferative arrest and senescence.
  • senescence and longevity
  • aging and senescence
  • senescence genes

In May May, the science looks like it may reduce cell senescence, meaning it might affect aging.

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Examples

  • One investigation removed telomerase in knockout mice and observed the onset of senescence.

    Academic text (1998)
  • The issue is that cellular senescence is required to avoid cancer.

    Blog text (28)
  • In May May, the science looks like it may reduce cell senescence, meaning it might affect aging.

  • Of course, we have to remind ourselves that senescence exists at certain stages in our development for important functions too.

  • Among the characteristics that contribute to increased dry weight and higher grain yield, the delay in leaf senescence is considered very important.

    Academic text (2014)
  • Age-related reproductive senescence is unlikely to significantly affect breeding propensity in the current study.

    Academic text (2018)
  • As plants grow older, senescence leads to a decrease in their overall vigor and leaf health.

  • The study of senescence reveals how aging affects cellular functions in all living organisms.

  • Many factors contribute to human senescence, including genetics, lifestyle, and environmental influences.

Synonyms

age
vssenescence
665 1.0

The later time in life when a person is old

focuses on the biological process rather than the life stage
aging
vssenescence
  • US
209 2.7

The process of getting older and showing physical changes in the body

is a scientific term emphasizing biological changes during getting older
old age
vssenescence
109 2.0

The later part of life after middle age when people often retire and may lose strength

is about the process of biological change, not just the life period

Antonyms

16 4.6

Ability of a living thing to survive and grow

3 3.8

Being young and full of energy

How Aged

old age
109 2.0
senescence
  • Specialized
3 8.9
aging
  • US
1 2.1
adulthood
61 3.1
youth
164 1.0

Surface Forms

senescence singular
senescences plural

Morphology

senescence = senescent (opaque) = senesc + ence

The formation uses a Latin combining form and the adjective 'senescent' which are low-frequency and not transparently analyzable for an average learner.

Etymology

The word senescence comes from the Latin root sen- meaning 'old', the same root as senior, so senescence is the process of growing old.