premature aging — early aging of the body … English contemporary dictionary
Premature — The term premature refers to something that occurs prior to the expected or normal time. It is generally used to refer to: *Premature birthSee also: *Premature ejaculation *Premature menopause *Premature ventricular contraction *Nonsense mutation … Wikipedia
Aging of wine — Bottles of wine in an underground cellar aging The aging of wine, and its ability to potentially improve wine quality, distinguishes wine from most other consumable goods. While wine is perishable and capable of deteriorating, complex chemical… … Wikipedia
DNA damage theory of aging — The DNA damage theory of aging proposes that aging is a consequence of unrepaired DNA damage accumulation. Damage in this context includes chemical reactions that mutate DNA and/or interfere with DNA replication. Although both mitochondrial and… … Wikipedia
Impact of alcohol on aging — The impact of alcohol on aging is multifaceted. Evidence shows that alcohol consumption can cause both accelerated aging ndash; in which symptoms of aging appear earlier than normal ndash; and exaggerated aging, in which the symptoms appear at… … Wikipedia
human aging — ▪ physiology and sociology Introduction physiological changes that take place in the human body leading to senescence, the decline of biological functions and of the ability to adapt to metabolic stress. In humans the physiological… … Universalium
Anti-aging — Médecine antiâge La médecine antiâge désigne une médecine préventive, combinant les savoirs de la nutrition, de la micronutrition, de l’hormonologie et les techniques de la médecine esthétique (à ne pas confondre avec la chirurgie esthétique) et… … Wikipédia en Français
Senescence — Aging, the process of becoming old, or the state of being old. As we age, we senesce. No known substance can extend life, but here are some useful tips for improving the chances of living a long time and staying healthy: {{}}Eat a balanced diet,… … Medical dictionary
DNA repair — For the journal, see DNA Repair (journal). DNA damage resulting in multiple broken chromosomes DNA repair refers to a collection of processes by which a cell identifies and corrects damage to the DNA molecules that encode its genome. In human… … Wikipedia
progeria — /proh jear ee euh/, n. Pathol. a rare congenital abnormality characterized by premature and rapid aging, the affected individual appearing in childhood as an aged person and having a shortened life span. [1900 05; < NL < Gk progér(os) prematurely … Universalium