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 magic bullet pill that makes aging roll over and beg for mercy. It's like hitting mute on Father Time while we figure out how to upload our brains to the cloud. "Bro, I heard that senolytics are the key to keeping my body young until we perfect cyborg tech. Can't wait to ditch this meat suit."

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!"

A spotlight on the hope that we can capsule away those grumpy, old cells and stay forever young. But hey, who am I kiddingβ€”I'll be sprinting towards the fountain of youth with my scientifically skeptical eyebrows raised. "Senolytics are supposedly game-changersβ€”I'll raise a pipette to that when I see some replicable data. Until then, pass me the wrinkle cream."

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