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 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!"

Strategic quelling of burnout cells to optimize high-performance health. Sure, let's scale operations to fail-proof your body's IPOβ€”no excuses and no inefficiencies tolerated. "I'm penciling senolytics into my quarterly health reviewβ€”can't have inefficient cells dragging down productivity targets."

Back in my day, we aged gracefully with a shot of whiskey and an afternoon nap, but now they're inventing miracle cures to make life even longer. Never mind if they actually need a long tutorial to understand. "What's this senolytics thing? Sounds like something my doctor prescribed me that I lost in the medicine cabinet."

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