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SENESCENCE

(noun)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Senescence.

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Senescence - as a noun

The organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ageingaging
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
biological processorganic process
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The property characteristic of old age

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
agedness

Example Sentences

"Cellular senescence is a state of permanent growth arrest."
"The telomere shortening contributes to senescence."
"One of the hallmarks of senescence is the accumulation of senescent cells."
"The study aims to understand the mechanisms underlying senescence."
"Premature senescence can be caused by genetic mutations."
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Is SENESCENCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, senescence is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SENESCENCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SENESCENCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, senescence is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SENESCENCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is SENESCENCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, senescence is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SENESCENCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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