gerontology
[ jer-uh n-tol-uh-jee, jeer- ]
/ ˌdʒɛr ənˈtɒl ə dʒi, ˌdʒɪər- /
noun
the branch of science that deals with aging and the problems of aged persons.
Nearby words
gerontal, gerontic, geronto-, gerontocracy, gerontogeous, gerontology, gerontomorphosis, gerontophobia, gerontoxon, gerota's capsule, gerry
Related forms
ge·ron·to·log·i·cal [juh-ron-tl-oj-i-kuh l] /dʒəˌrɒn tlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjectiveger·on·tol·o·gist, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for gerontologist
gerontology
/ (ˌdʒɛrɒnˈtɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the scientific study of ageing and the problems associated with older peopleCompare geriatrics
Derived Forms
gerontological (ˌdʒɛrɒntəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectivegerontologist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medicine definitions for gerontologist
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.
Related forms
ger′on•tol′o•gist n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Culture definitions for gerontologist
gerontology
A medical specialty that focuses on the care and treatment of the elderly.
Note
The large number of aging “baby boomers” has increased both the profile and importance of this specialty.
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