Harold Bloom

The world does not get to be a better or a worse place; it just gets more senescent.

American Critic

Liz Parrish

Yes, we are looking into gene therapies for immune cells to target senescent cells.

American Scientist

Used to describe the later part of life, often implying wisdom or a culmination of experience.

Human Lifecycle

Implies more than age; it often suggests that something is not only old but also declining in vibrancy.

Not Just Old

While it can imply decline, use it respectfully when talking about people to avoid sounding rude.

Avoid Negative Tone

Specific to biology and used for cells or organisms losing their growth ability.

Biological Context

In biology, senescence isn't always bad; it plays a part in development and growth regulation.

Not Always Negative

Used in scientific discussions, it carries a tone of precision and objectivity.

Scientific Tone

 cells stop replicating and die, slowing the body's ability to renew itself. With age, cells increasingly grow senescent, too, a process that halts the cell cycle in times of risk, like when cancer cells are proliferating. But the response also kicks in more as we age,

Senescent