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senescence /se·nes·cence/ (sĕ-nes´ens) the process of growing old, especially the condition resulting from the transitions and accumulations of the deleterious aging processes.
Senescence Aging. Mentioned in: Aging senescence [sənes′əns] Etymology: L, senescere, to grow old the state of being old. senescence (s n the process of growing old. senescence, dental, n a condition of the teeth and associated structures in which deterioration results from aging or premature aging processes. senescence depression of body functions as part of the process of growing old. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Indeed, the number of these longevity genes continues to grow. Meanwhile, Thomas Perls of Harvard is hunting for longevity genes. We have identified many of the genes that regulate aging and the proteins encoded by these longevity genes are the targets of our drug discovery efforts. |
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