catabiosis
/ˌkætəbaɪˈoʊsɪs/
noun
- The process of aging or the natural decline of cells and tissues in a living organism over time.
- Scientists study catabiosis to understand how cells lose their function as we grow older.
- The catabiosis of skin cells leads to wrinkles and reduced elasticity.
- Certain lifestyle factors can slow the rate of catabiosis in the human body.
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