gerontology
noun
the branch of science that deals with aging and the problems of aged persons.
gerontological
-
a word derived from
gerontology.
Example Sentences
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The debate spread through the French press and international gerontological circles, becoming increasingly heated.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 30, 2019
As impossible as a 150-year sentence is to complete — unless an remarkable gerontological breakthrough come along soon — it could be argued that Mr. Madoff got off relatively lightly.
From New York Times ● Dec. 20, 2011
As de Grey sees it, there are seven types of cellular junk, the gerontological equivalent of the seven deadly sins.
From New York Times ● Jul. 31, 2010
Archie Moore, tireless tribute to his own gerontological genius, takes on Yvon Durelle for the light-heavyweight championship of the world.
From Time Magazine Archive
The gerontological treatments put her to bed again, but within a month she was completely normal, and her lifespan was now that of a normal human.
From The Lani People by Jesse F. (Jesse Franklin) Bone
