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Cell Physiological Phenomena > Cellular Senescence
Physiological Phenomena > Growth and Development > Aging > Cellular Senescence

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Cellular Senescence  

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Entry terms

  • Cell Senescence
  • Senescence, Cell
  • Senescence, Cellular

Note

  • not for micro-organisms

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 2018 (1992); use CELL SURVIVAL 1977-1991

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D016922

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