HealthAugust 19, 2026
stepwise
STEP-wayz
Definition
Proceeding in a series of distinct, sequential stages or levels.
Etymology
Derived from the English word 'step' combined with the suffix '-wise', which historically indicates a manner or direction of progression.
In the news
The article uses the word to describe how T helper cells undergo a series of distinct developmental transitions as they change into killer cells. This sequential process is key to the immune system's adaptive response in people of extreme age.
People Who Live Past 100 Have a Surprising Abundance of Cancer-Killing Immune Cells
Read the full article ↗ScienceAlert