Definition of Gerontology in English :

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Gerontology meaning in English

Meaning of Gerontology in English

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Gerontology pronunciation in English

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Gerontology

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Noun

1. geriatrics, gerontology

the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people

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Gerontology

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noun
the scientific study of ageing and the problems associated with older people
Compare geriatrics

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Gerontology

see synonyms of gerontology
noun
the scientific study of the process of aging and of the problems of aged people
see also geriatrics

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Gerontology

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n.
The scientific study of the biological, psychological, and sociological phenomena associated with old age and aging.

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