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senescent

 

[ sษ™หˆnษ›sษ™nt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

aging process

Senescent refers to the state of being old or the process of aging. It describes the biological changes that occur as organisms grow older, leading to a decline in function. This term is often used in a biological context, particularly in studies related to cellular aging and the life cycles of organisms. Senescence can apply to both human and non-human entities, addressing how aging impacts health and vitality.

Synonyms

aging, declining, worn out

Examples of usage

  • The senescent cells accumulated in the tissue.
  • Research focuses on the effects of senescent organisms.
  • The senescent phase of the plant showed reduced growth.

Translations

Translations of the word "senescent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น senescente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅƒเคฆเฅเคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช seneszent

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ senescent

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตะฝั–ะพั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ senescent

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่€ๅŒ–ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sรฉnescent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ senescente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaลŸlanan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ธํ™”๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุฑู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ senescent

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ senescent

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กฐ่€็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stareฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถldrun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ั‚ะฐะนา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒแƒ แƒฉแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaลŸlanan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ senescente

Etymology

The word 'senescent' comes from the Latin root 'senescere,' which means 'to grow old.' The prefix 'sene-' relates to old age, while the suffix '-cent' refers to the process of becoming or being. The term has been used in the English language since the late 19th century, particularly in scientific contexts related to gerontology and biology. As scientific understanding of aging has progressed, the term has been increasingly employed to describe the aging processes at the cellular and organismal levels. Its usage has expanded beyond mere age description to encompass a broad range of phenomena associated with aging, including physical decline, vulnerability to disease, and the biological mechanisms underlying these changes.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,296 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.