senescent
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The buildup of these senescent cells has been associated with a range of health problems that become more common with age.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
One reason wounds often take longer to heal with age involves the gradual accumulation of cells known as senescent cells.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026
That selectivity may reflect the fact that older tissues contain far more senescent cells for the drug to target.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026
These treatments are designed to selectively eliminate senescent cells while leaving healthier cells largely intact.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 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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