senescence
Pronunciation:
/sɨnˈɛsəns/noun
Definitions
The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.
Ceasing to divide by mitosis because of shortening of telomeres or excessive DNA damage.
Old age; accumulated damage to macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs with the passage of time.
Fruit senescence, leading to ripening of fruit.