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  1. Fields of Study
  2. cell biology
  3. cell physiology
  4. cell senescence

Preferred term

cell senescence

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Process by which cells irreversibly stop dividing and enter a state of permanent growth arrest without undergoing cell death. Senescence can be induced by DNA damage or other cellular stresses, such as oxidative stress.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • cellular senescence

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/264819

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