Senescent

Pronunciation: /ˈseɪˈneɪˈsɛnt/

Senescent (adj)

  1. Describing cells that have stopped dividing and show signs of age-related change.
  2. 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.