Senescent
Pronunciation: /ˈseɪˈneɪˈsɛnt/
Senescent (adj)
- Describing cells that have stopped dividing and show signs of age-related change.
- Describing a person or thing that is old, worn, and becoming less effective.
Senescent (adjective)
Examples
- Senescent cells can build up in tissues over time.
- The lab studied senescent cells in aging body cells.