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gerontological

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ger·on·tol·o·gy  (jrn-tl-j)
n.
The scientific study of the biological, psychological, and sociological phenomena associated with old age and aging.
ge·ronto·logi·cal (j-rnt-lj-kl), ge·ronto·logic (-ljk) adj.
geron·tolo·gist n.
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Adj.1.gerontological - of or relating to or practicing geriatrics; "geriatric hospital"
geriatric


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