senescence Meaning and Definition
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Object reference not set to an instance of an object.Senescence (/sɪˈnɛsəns/) (from Latin: senescere, meaning "to grow old," from senex) or biological aging (also spelled biological ageing) is the gradual deterioration of function characteristic of most complex lifeforms, arguably found in all biological kingdoms, that on the level of the organism increases mortality after maturation.
Synonyms adulteration atrophy blight caries cariosity consumption corrosion crumbling decadence decline decomposition decrease decrepitude degeneracy degeneration depreciation deterioration dilapidation disintegration disrepair dissolution downfall dying extinction fading failing gangrene impairment mortification perishing putrefaction putrescence putridity putridness rot rotting ruin ruination rust senescence spoilage spoilation wasting withering
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