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Alterungsprozess — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • senescence noun The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.

Senses

Alterungsprozess is used for these senses in English:

  • senescence (biology) The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.

senescence — full definition

  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.