gerontology
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ənˈtɒl noun
the branch of science that deals with aging and the problems of aged persons.
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gerontology (ˌdʒɛrɒnˈtɒlədʒɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| Compare geriatrics the scientific study of ageing and the problems associated with older people | |
| gerontological | |
| —adj | |
| geron'tologist | |
| —n | |
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Gerontology
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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Word Origin & History
gerontology
1903, coined in Eng. from Gk. geron (gen. gerontos) "old man," from PIE base *ger(e)- "to become ripe, grow old" (cf. Skt. jara "old age," Avestan zaurvan "old age," Ossetic zarond "old man").
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
gerontology ger·on·tol·o·gy (jěr'ən-tŏl'ə-jē)
n.
The scientific study of the biological, psychological, and sociological phenomena that are associated with old age and aging.
ger'on·tol'o·gist n.
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American Heritage
Cultural Dictionary
gerontology definition
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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Example sentences
Let's take that incentivizing mindset to gerontology.
The problem arises in part from the reluctance of students to specialize in geriatrics or gerontology.
No longer is breakthrough-gerontology fostered primarily by university administrators humoring their aging alumni.
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