gerontology
[ jer-uhn-tol-uh-jee, jeer- ]
/ ˌdʒɛr ənˈtɒl ə dʒi, ˌdʒɪər- /
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noun
the branch of science that deals with aging and the problems of aged persons.
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OTHER WORDS FROM gerontology
ge·ron·to·log·i·cal [juh-ron-tl-oj-i-kuhl], /dʒəˌrɒn tlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjectiveger·on·tol·o·gist, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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How to use gerontology in a sentence
Casey Schwartz reads gerontologist Karl Pillemer's book on life advice from those who've lived the most of it.
A famous gerontologist of my acquaintance once told me that he was convinced that old age begins at 42.
British Dictionary definitions for gerontology
gerontology
/ (ˌdʒɛrɒnˈtɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the scientific study of ageing and the problems associated with older peopleCompare geriatrics
Derived forms of gerontology
gerontological (ˌdʒɛrɒntəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectivegerontologist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for gerontology
gerontology
[ jĕr′ən-tŏl′ə-jē ]
n.
The scientific study of the biological, psychological, and sociological phenomena that are associated with old age and aging.
Other words from gerontology
ger′on•tol′o•gist n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Cultural definitions for gerontology
gerontology
A medical specialty that focuses on the care and treatment of the elderly.
notes for gerontology
The large number of aging “baby boomers” has increased both the profile and importance of this specialty.
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