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Definition of Senesce
1. Verb. Grow old or older. "Young men senesce"
Specialized synonyms: Turn, Fossilise, Fossilize, Dote
Generic synonyms: Develop
Derivative terms: Age, Age, Maturation, Maturation, Senescent
Definition of Senesce
1. Verb. To grow older; reach maturity. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Senesce
Literary usage of Senesce
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Wild Land Shrub and Arid Land Restoration Symposium: Proceedings edited by Bruce A. Roundy, E. Durant McArthur, Jennifer S. Hayley, David K. Mann (1996)
"New leaves are formed at the apex as older leaves senesce and fall off, retaining
the tufted appearance. The leaves are large, dark green and leathery. ..."
2. Mammalian Models for Research on Aging by Institute Of Laboratory Animal Resources, Bennett J. Cohen, National Research Council Staff (1981)
"Transformation is, by far, the most restrictive aspect of using rodent cell
cultures for studies that require the cells to senesce. CULTURE AND MEDIA Cell ..."
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