senescence

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• Senescence — refers to the biological processes of a living organism approaching an advanced age (i.e., the combination of processes of deterioration which follow the period of development of an organism). The word senescence is derived from the Latin word… …   Wikipedia

• senescence — noun старение …   Англо-русский словарь Мюллера

• Senescence — Se*nes cence, n. [See {Senescent}.] The state of growing old; decay by time. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• senescence — 1> старение, дряхление …   Новый большой англо-русский словарь

• senescence — senescence. См. старение. (Источник: «Англо русский толковый словарь генетических терминов». Арефьев В.А., Лисовенко Л.А., Москва: Изд во ВНИРО, 1995 г.) …   Молекулярная биология и генетика. Толковый словарь.

• senescence — index deterioration Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

• senescence — sɪˈnesəns сущ.; тж. биол. старение старение, дряхление senescence старение …   Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь

• senescence — See senescent. * * *       the deterioration of bodily functions that accompanies aging (q.v.) in a living organism. In addition to the process of aging, the term senescence denotes the state or condition of old age (q.v.). * * * …   Universalium

• Senescence — Aging, the process of becoming old, or the state of being old. As we age, we senesce. No known substance can extend life, but here are some useful tips for improving the chances of living a long time and staying healthy: {{}}Eat a balanced diet,… …   Medical dictionary

• senescence — noun Etymology: senescent, from Latin senescent , senescens, present participle of senescere to grow old, from sen , senex old Date: 1695 1. the state of being old ; the process of becoming old 2. the growth phase in a plant or plant part (as a… …   New Collegiate Dictionary