gerodontics

[jer-uh-don-tiks, jeer-]

noun (used with a singular verb)

the branch of dentistry dealing with aging and aged persons.

Also ger·o·don·tia

[jer-uh-don-shuh, -shee-uh, jeer-] /ˌdʒɛr əˈdɒn ʃə, -ʃi ə, ˌdʒɪər-/.

Origin of gerodontics

< Greek gêr(as) old age + -odont + -ics

Also called ger·o·don·tol·o·gy

[jer-oh-don-tol-uh-jee, jeer-] /ˌdʒɛr oʊ dɒnˈtɒl ə dʒi, ˌdʒɪər-/.

Related formsger·o·don·tic, adjective

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gerodontics in Medicine

gerodontics

[jĕr′ə-dŏn′tĭks]

n.

The branch of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental diseases and problems specific to old people.

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