Meaning of the word senescence in English

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senescence

US /sɪˈnes.əns/
UK /sɪˈnes.əns/

Noun

1.

the fact of becoming older, and therefore being in less good condition and less able to function well:

Example:
Senescence refers to gradual deterioration with age and in animals is typically very obvious under zoo conditions.
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