senescence

senescence
noun Etymology: senescent, from Latin senescent-, senescens, present participle of senescere to grow old, from sen-, senex old Date: 1695 1. the state of being old ; the process of becoming old 2. the growth phase in a plant or plant part (as a leaf) from full maturity to death • senescent adjective

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  • Senescence — refers to the biological processes of a living organism approaching an advanced age (i.e., the combination of processes of deterioration which follow the period of development of an organism). The word senescence is derived from the Latin word… …   Wikipedia

  • sénescence — [ senesɑ̃s ] n. f. • 1876; du lat. senescere « vieillir » ♦ Didact. Processus physiologique du vieillissement. Sénescence des tissus. Par ext. Affaiblissement et ralentissement des fonctions vitales dus à la vieillesse. Sénescence prématurée. ⇒… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • Senescence — Sénescence Cette article aborde le vieillissement pour son aspect biologique. Pour les aspects sociaux, culturels, et économiques, le mot vieillissement peut avoir une signification très différente : voir vieillissement. En biologie, la… …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Senescence — Se*nes cence, n. [See {Senescent}.] The state of growing old; decay by time. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • senescence — senescence. См. старение. (Источник: «Англо русский толковый словарь генетических терминов». Арефьев В.А., Лисовенко Л.А., Москва: Изд во ВНИРО, 1995 г.) …   Молекулярная биология и генетика. Толковый словарь.

  • senescence — senescence. = ageing (см.). (Источник: «Англо русский толковый словарь генетических терминов». Арефьев В.А., Лисовенко Л.А., Москва: Изд во ВНИРО, 1995 г.) …   Молекулярная биология и генетика. Толковый словарь.

  • senescence — index deterioration Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

  • senescence — *age, senility, dotage Antonyms: adolescence …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • Sénescence — Cet article concerne le vieillissement pour son aspect biologique. Pour les aspects sociaux, culturels, et économiques, voir Vieillissement. En biologie, la sénescence (du latin senex, vieil homme ou grand âge ) ou vieillissement est un processus …   Wikipédia en Français

  • senescence — See senescent. * * *       the deterioration of bodily functions that accompanies aging (q.v.) in a living organism. In addition to the process of aging, the term senescence denotes the state or condition of old age (q.v.). * * * …   Universalium

  • Senescence — Aging, the process of becoming old, or the state of being old. As we age, we senesce. No known substance can extend life, but here are some useful tips for improving the chances of living a long time and staying healthy: {{}}Eat a balanced diet,… …   Medical dictionary

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