ge·ron·tic

(jə-rŏn′tĭk)

adj.

Of or relating to the last phase of life.

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gerontic

(dʒɛˈrɒntɪk)

adj

(Biology) biology of or relating to the senescence of an organism

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ge•ron•tic

(dʒəˈrɒn tɪk)

adj.

of or pertaining to the last phase in the life cycle of an organism or in the life history of a species.

[1880–85; < Greek gerontikós of old men = geront- (see geronto-) + -ikos -ic]

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