MeSH definition : The senescence of RED BLOOD CELLS. Lacking the organelles that make protein synthesis
possible, the mature erythrocyte is incapable of self-repair, reproduction, and carrying
out certain functions performed by other cells. This limits the average life span
of an erythrocyte to 120 days.;
MeSH synonym : aging, erythrocyte;
Related MeSH term : erythrocyte survival; Survival, Erythrocyte;
MeSH annotation : coord with disease /blood, not /physiopathol;
The senescence of RED BLOOD CELLS. Lacking the organelles that make protein synthesis
possible, the mature erythrocyte is incapable of self-repair, reproduction, and carrying
out certain functions performed by other cells. This limits the average life span
of an erythrocyte to 120 days.