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gerontology
[ jer-uhn-tol-uh-jee, jeer- ]
noun
- the branch of science that deals with aging and the problems of aged persons.
gerontology
/ ˌdʒɛrɒntəˈlɒdʒɪkəl; ˌdʒɛrɒnˈtɒlədʒɪ /
noun
- the scientific study of ageing and the problems associated with older people Compare geriatrics
gerontology
- A medical specialty that focuses on the care and treatment of the elderly.
Notes
Derived Forms
- ˌgeronˈtologist, noun
- gerontological, adjective
Other Words From
- ge·ron·to·log·i·cal [j, uh, -ron-tl-, oj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
- geron·tolo·gist noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of gerontology1
Example Sentences
Now he’s back with his head and sense of humor firmly intact with a special that explores gerontology and the U.S.
Olshansky, who specializes in demographics and gerontology, warned that while many people see the term "disabled" as neutral, there is still a risk of it being unintentionally pejorative and stigmatizing.
Prejudice against older adults is nothing new, but “it feels more intense, more hostile” now than previously, said Karl Pillemer, 69, a professor of psychology and gerontology at Cornell University.
Valter Longo, professor of gerontology and biological sciences at the University of Southern California, said taking a large amount of supplements risked adverse interactions.
“As people get older, they need more sleep rather than less,” said Dr. Alison Moore, a professor of medicine and the chief of geriatrics, gerontology and palliative care at the University of California, San Diego.
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