senescence

noun se·nes·cence \si-ˈne-s^ən(t)s\

: the state of being old or the process of becoming old

Full Definition of SENESCENCE

: the state of being old : the process of becoming old

: the growth phase in a plant or plant part (as a leaf) from full maturity to death

— se·nes·cent \-s^ənt\ adjective

See senescence defined for English-language learners

senescent, from Latin senescent-, senescens, present participle of senescere to grow old, from sen-, senex old

First Known Use: 1695

Medical Dictionary

noun se·nes·cence \si-ˈnes-^ən(t)s\

: the state of being old : the process of becoming old

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