Word: senescence
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: se
nes
cence
Definition: Ceasing to divide by mitosis because of shortening of telomeres or excessive DNA damage.
Morphemes:
Affix: senescence
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Ceasing to divide by mitosis because of shortening of telomeres or excessive DNA damage.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: senēscere
Language: la
Decoded: senescere
Meaning: to grow old