nostology

American

[no-stol-uh-jee] / nɒˈstɒl ə dʒi /

noun

geriatrics.

nostology British

/ ˌnɒstəˈlɒdʒɪk, nɒˈstɒlədʒɪ /

noun

med another word for gerontology

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Other Word Forms

nostologic adjective

Etymology

Origin of nostology

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

Example Sentences

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Nostology, nos-tol′o-ji, n. the science of the phenomena of extreme old age or senility in which there is ever seen a return to the characteristics of the youthful stage.—adj.

From Project Gutenberg

Associated words: nostology, geratology, geromorphism, coetaneous, coeval, contemporaneous. agency, n. instrumentality, operation, action, mediation, means. agent, n. representative, canvasser, substitute, deputy, factor, procurator, syndic, go-between, commissioner, proctor, emissary, envoy, solicitor, negotiator.

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