gerontology [jer-uh n-tol -uh -jee, jeer-]
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the branch of science that deals with aging and the problems of aged persons. Show More
Related forms ge·ron·to·log·i·cal [juh -ron-tl-oj -i-kuh l] /dʒəˌrɒn tlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl/ adjective ger·on·tol·o·gist , noun Dictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for gerontologist the scientific study of ageing and the problems associated with older people Compare geriatrics Show More
Derived Forms gerontological (ˌdʒɛrɒntəˈlɒdʒɪkə l ), adjective gerontologist , noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Word Origin and History for gerontologist n. 1903, coined in English from Greek geron (genitive gerontos ) "old man," from PIE root *gere- "to become ripe, grow old" (cf. Sanskrit jara "old age," jarati "makes frail, causes to age;" Avestan zaurvan "old age;" Ossetic zarond "old man;" Armenian cer "old, old man").
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gerontologist in Medicine gerontology [jĕr′ən-tŏl′ ə-jē]
The scientific study of the biological, psychological, and sociological phenomena that are associated with old age and aging. Show More
Related forms ger′on•tol′ o•gist n. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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A medical specialty that focuses on the care and treatment of the elderly.
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Note The large number of aging “baby boomers” has increased both the profile and importance of this specialty.
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