gerontology

Noun

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

gerontology(n = noun.cognition) geriatrics - the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people; Array

is a kind of medical specialty, medicine

Derived forms adjective gerontological₁, noun gerontologist₁

gerontology, n. the scientific study of old age, the process of ageing, and the special problems of old people.

Derivative

gerontological adj. gerontologist n.

Etymology

Gk geron -ontos old man + -LOGY

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