Senescence [DIRECT]

: The overall decline in an individual's health, leading to increased death rates and decreased fertility.

Uncovering the Signatures of Cellular Senescence ... - bioRxiv Senescence

: A state where cells permanently stop dividing but do not die, triggered by stressors like DNA damage or telomere shortening. Key Hallmarks of Senescent Cells : The overall decline in an individual's health,