Senolytics

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Definition

A class of drugs or compounds that selectively eliminate senescent cells, which contribute to aging and age-related diseases.

Example

"I'm considering adding senolytics to my health regimen to clear out those old, junky cells."

Etymology

Combines 'senescence' and 'lytic', indicating its function to destroy aging cells.

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The beauty elixir that rids your face of time-worn squatters one eviction notice at a time. Slay your skincare game with cutting-edge tech before you ever need anti-aging creams. "Senolytics aren't just a vibe; they're my beauty secretβ€”banishing pesky senescent cells like aging never laid eyes on me."

Welcome to the future where you pop a pill and your cells get an eviction notice. Who needs slow, FDA-approved progress when you can run experimental trials in your own living room? "I threw senolytics into my stack last week. If I don't make it to 150, I'm suing for timeline mismanagement."

The game-changing wake-up call to those sluggish cells overstaying their welcome. With these on deck, we’re returning stronger than before and dodging any crisis life throws our way. "Sweetheart, if only I had senolytics back during my rough patchβ€”I’d have dodged a decade of wrinkles!"

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