gerontology
noun 2
Collocations
2ADJ.
interested
PREP.
in
Definitions
noun
1
The study of the elderly, and of the aging process itself.
2
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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noun — the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and p
- geriatrics
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You think people would be interested in gerontology.
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Sandra began her community service after earning a graduate degree in gerontology.
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