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senescent

[si-nes-uhnt] / sɪˈnɛs ənt /


ADJECTIVE
obsolescent
Synonyms




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One of the review's central conclusions is that senescent cells are highly diverse and should not be treated as a single uniform population.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Some researchers are now investigating CAR-T cell immunotherapies that can recognize markers found on senescent cells and selectively remove them.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Rather than viewing all senescent cells as dangerous, researchers increasingly believe the future of anti-aging medicine may depend on distinguishing harmful cells from beneficial ones.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Some senescent cells may limit fibrosis and assist tissue repair, while others appear to fuel chronic inflammation, metabolic disorders, tissue degeneration, and even cancer progression.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

In one thin arm, threaded with veins in a kind of senescent bas-relief, was a basket.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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