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senescence in Portuguese

senescence in Portuguese is senectude, senescência — senescence means the state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.

senescence in Portuguese

senectude
noun
(biology) The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.
senescência
noun
(biology) The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.

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 Portuguese?

"senescence" in Portuguese is senectude, senescência. senescence means: The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "senescence": senectude, senescência.

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