senesce

/sɪˈnɛs/
verb
  1. To grow old or show the effects of aging, especially in a biological or cellular context.
    • As people senesce, their skin loses elasticity and wrinkles form.
    • Scientists study how cells senesce to understand the aging process better.
    • The leaves senesce in autumn, turning yellow and falling from the trees.
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