senescence
- Noun. (biology) The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.
- Noun. (context, cell biology) Ceasing to divide by mitosis because of shortening of telomeres or excessive DNA damage.
- Noun. (gerontology) Old age; accumulated damage to macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs with the passage of time.
- Noun. (botany) Fruit senescence, leading to ripening of fruit.
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