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senescence in Greek

senescence in Greek is γήρας, γηρασμός — senescence means the state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.

senescence in Greek

γήρας
noun
Pronounced: giras
(biology) The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.
γηρασμός
noun
Pronounced: girasmos
(biology) The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.
γηρασμός
noun
Pronounced: girasmos
(cell biology) Ceasing to divide by mitosis because of shortening of telomeres or excessive DNA damage.
γήρας
noun
Pronounced: giras
(gerontology) Old age; accumulated damage to macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs with the passage of time.

What does "senescence" mean?

  1. noun The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.
  2. noun Ceasing to divide by mitosis because of shortening of telomeres or excessive DNA damage.
  3. noun Old age; accumulated damage to macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs with the passage of time.
  4. noun Fruit senescence, leading to ripening of fruit.
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What is "senescence" in Greek?

"senescence" in Greek is γήρας, γηρασμός. senescence means: The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.

How do you pronounce γήρας?

"senescence" in Greek is γήρας, pronounced "giras".

Are there other ways to say "senescence" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "senescence": γήρας, γηρασμός.

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