gerontology
the branch of science that deals with aging and the problems of aged persons.
Origin of gerontology
1Other words from gerontology
- ge·ron·to·log·i·cal [juh-ron-tl-oj-i-kuhl], /dʒəˌrɒn tlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjective
- ger·on·tol·o·gist, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for gerontology
/ (ˌdʒɛrɒnˈtɒlədʒɪ) /
the scientific study of ageing and the problems associated with older people: Compare geriatrics
Derived forms of gerontology
- gerontological (ˌdʒɛrɒntəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective
- gerontologist, noun
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Cultural definitions for gerontology
A medical specialty that focuses on the care and treatment of the elderly.
Notes for gerontology
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