"Telomeric" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Telomeric refers to the ends (telomeres) of chromosomes, which are protective caps that safeguard the ends of chromosomes from degradation or fusion with neighboring chromosomes.
Telomerase is an enzyme that extends telomeres, the protective caps on the ends of chromosomes. It maintains the stability and integrity of the telomeres, which get progressively shorter every time a cell divides, allowing cells to age. Abnormal telomerase activity has been linked to various diseases, including cancer, as it can help cancer cells maintain their telomeres and continue to divide indefinitely.