senescent

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or being a senescent organism or cell.

  - "The senescent cells in the body can contribute to aging and diseases."
  - "Senescent animals may exhibit decreased mobility and vitality."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with senescent
cent , present , vexed

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Variants

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senescent

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Etymology

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From the Latin word senex, meaning old.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'senescent' was first introduced in the scientific literature in the late 1950s.

2. Senescent cells can secrete factors that promote inflammation and tissue damage, a condition known as the 'senescence-associated secretory phenotype'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Apoptosis: A programmed cell death process, often triggered by senescent cells, which helps maintain tissue homeostasis.

2. Cellular senescence: A state of irreversible growth arrest in cells, often triggered by telomere shortening or DNA damage.

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Culture

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In literature and art, senescent is often used to describe aging characters or objects, reflecting themes of mortality and the passage of time.

How to Memorize "senescent"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an old, wrinkled apple or an elderly person to associate with the word 'senescent'.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'senile' and remember that senescent refers specifically to aging organisms or cells.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'S' in senescent stands for 'Senior' or 'Saging'.

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