When Discussing Life Expectancy from an Evolutionary or Biological Perspective

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Short Answer

When discussing life expectancy from an evolutionary or biological perspective, _____ is the technically correct term for aging.

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Definitions:

Liter

A metric unit of volume equal to 1000 cubic centimeters or approximately 0.26 U.S. gallons.

Root

The section of a plant that is usually found beneath the soil, responsible for absorbing water and nutrients.

Prefix

An affix placed before a word to modify its meaning, such as re-, un-, or anti-.

-poiesis

A suffix meaning the formation, production, or generation of something, such as in 'hemopoiesis' the production of blood cells.