senescence

1. (uncountable, usually)The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.

   Alterungsprozess

   старе́ниеstarénije

   the property characteristic of old age

2. (uncountable, usually)Ceasing to divide by mitosis because of shortening of telomeres or excessive DNA damage.

3. (uncountable, usually)Old age; accumulated damage to macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs with the passage of time.

4. (uncountable, usually)Fruit senescence, leading to ripening of fruit.

5. (uncountable, usually)Condition when the cell ceases to divide.

1. Senescence is the last stage of life.

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