noun
- the processes of growing old or aging; the condition of being old
Usage: formal; biological/medical contexts
Examples
- The study examined cellular senescences in various tissue types.
- Plant senescences occur naturally as leaves change color in autumn.
- Researchers are investigating ways to slow the senescences associated with aging.
- The senescences of different organs happen at varying rates.
- Understanding senescences helps scientists develop anti-aging treatments.
- Environmental factors can accelerate natural senescences in living organisms.