life extension
"Life extension" involves methods and research aimed at increasing the duration and quality of human life.
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Definition
C1Health and Medicine
(scientific, medical)The process of increasing the duration of an individual's life through medical, technological, or lifestyle interventions.
Example
- Advancements in regenerative medicine are promising for life extension.
- Many people adopt healthier lifestyles in hopes of achieving life extension.
C1Gerontology
(academic, scientific)The study and practice focused on increasing the human lifespan and improving the quality of life during aging.
Example
- Gerontologists are exploring various life extension techniques.
- Life extension research aims to make aging a more graceful process.
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