programmed aging theory

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programmed aging theory,

1 a theory of aging that states that life expectancy is predetermined and timed for individual species, with cells programmed to divide a certain number of times. Functional changes in the cells cause aging of the cells and thus the organism.

2 any of various theories of aging based on timed functional changes. See theories of aging.

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