Senescence

/sɛnˈɛsəns/

/səˈnɛsəns/

Senescence

the property characteristic of old age

synonyms : agedness

the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age

synonyms : ageing

Examples

1. But unfortunately, plant and animal cells deal with senescence differently.

2. Senescence itself is the final stage of aging, which looks different in animal and plant cells.

3. When not in a tun, even the mighty tardigrade experiences senescence.

4. Plant cells, like our cells, undergo senescence, a process of cellular events that keeps aging cells from dividing.