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senescence

Pronunciation: /sɪˈnɛs(ə)ns/
Definition of senescence

noun

[mass noun] Biology
  • the condition or process of deterioration with age.
  • loss of a cell’s power of division and growth.

Derivatives

senescent

adjective

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Definition of senescence in the US English dictionary
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