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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Imagine a world where you could evict the freeloading cells in your body that are causing wrinkles and joint pain. Until then, let's read another research paper to make sure this isn't modern-day snake oil. "I've got senolytics on my radar, but no dice without at least three meta-analyses backing them up. You got any studies I can add to my spreadsheet?"

The secret sauce for keeping you kicking butt in the masters division while the rest of your peers are just worried about their knees creaking. Waste your time atrophy if you want, but I'm sprinting right past you. "Got senolytics working for me. Can't afford extra baggage when I'm dashing past folks half my age in competitions."

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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