gerontology
IPA: dʒɛrʌntˈɑɫʌdʒi
noun
- The study of the elderly, and of the aging process itself.
- The branch of science that deals with the problems of aged people. It is to be distinguished from geriatrics, which is the study of the diseases of the elderly. Gerontology covers the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging.
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Examples of "gerontology" in Sentences
- The field of social gerontology.
- See the entry on gerontology for details.
- Not a recognized authority on gerontology.
- He led endocrinology and gerontology research.
- Gerontology and the verification of age claims.
- The impact of methodological changes in gerontology.
- He established the institute for gerontology and geriatry.
- This demographic theory is attested to in demography and gerontology.
- Clarett is trying to earn a bachelor's degree in Geriatrics and Gerontology.
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