gerontology
[ jer-uh n-tol-uh-jee, jeer- ]
/ ˌdʒɛr ənˈtɒl ə dʒi, ˌdʒɪər- /
noun
the branch of science that deals with aging and the problems of aged persons.
OTHER WORDS FROM gerontology
ge·ron·to·log·i·cal [juh-ron-tl-oj-i-kuh l] /dʒəˌrɒn tlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjective ger·on·tol·o·gist, nounWords nearby gerontology
gerontal,
gerontic,
geronto-,
gerontocracy,
gerontogeous,
gerontology,
gerontomorphosis,
gerontophobia,
gerontoxon,
gerota's capsule,
gerry
Example sentences from the Web for gerontology
Journal of Gerontology: Biological Sciences (2001): 56A (3), 130-9.
“I was a smash in the department of gerontology,” he liked to joke.
British Dictionary definitions for gerontology
gerontology
/ (ˌdʒɛrɒnˈtɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the scientific study of ageing and the problems associated with older people
Compare geriatrics
Derived forms of gerontology
gerontological (ˌdʒɛrɒntəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective gerontologist, nounMedical definitions for gerontology
gerontology
[ jĕr′ən-tŏl′ə-jē ]
n.
The scientific study of the biological, psychological, and sociological phenomena that are associated with old age and aging.
Other words from gerontology
ger′on•tol′o•gist n.Cultural definitions for gerontology
gerontology
A medical specialty that focuses on the care and treatment of the elderly.
notes for gerontology
The large number of aging “baby boomers” has increased both the profile and importance of this specialty.