nostology

[ no-stol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. geriatrics.

nostology

/ nɒˈstɒlədʒɪ; ˌnɒstəˈlɒdʒɪk /

noun

1. See gerontology
   med another word for gerontology

Derived Forms

• nostologic, adjective

Other Words From

• nos·to·log·ic [nos-t, uh, -, loj, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of nostology¹

< Greek nósto ( s ) a return home + -logy

Word History and Origins

Origin of nostology¹

C20: from Greek nostos a return home (with reference to ageing or second childhood) + -logy