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senescence n

Senescence means the gradual physical or biological deterioration that comes with aging. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of senescence

  • the gradual physical or biological deterioration that comes with aging

Usage examples of senescence

Cellular senescence can slow tissue repair as organisms age.

In older animals, senescence was linked to slower memory recovery after stress.

Senescence is a natural process, but its timing varies among species.

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