ger·on·tol·o·gy (j r  n-t l -j )n. The scientific study of the biological, psychological, and sociological phenomena associated with old age and aging. ge·ron to·logi·cal (j-rnt-lj -kl), ge·ronto·logic (-ljk) adj.ger on·tolo·gist n. |
gerontology [ˌdʒɛrɒnˈtɒlədʒɪ]
n
(Medicine) the scientific study of ageing and the problems associated with elderly people Compare geriatrics
gerontological [ˌdʒɛrɒntəˈlɒdʒɪkəl] adj
gerontologist n
gerontology
the branch of science that studies aging and the special problems of the aged. Also called gerocomy. — gerontologist, n. — gerontological, adj.
See also: Old Age
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| Noun | 1. | gerontology - the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people medical specialty, medicine - the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques |
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