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.

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Origin of gerontology

First recorded in 1900–05; geronto- + -logy

OTHER WORDS FROM gerontology

ge·ron·to·log·i·cal [juh-ron-tl-oj-i-kuh l] /dʒəˌrɒn tlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjectiveger·on·tol·o·gist, noun

Words nearby gerontology

gerontal, gerontic, geronto-, gerontocracy, gerontogeous, gerontology, gerontomorphosis, gerontophobia, gerontoxon, gerota's capsule, gerry
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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, noun
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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.
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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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