Meaning

2 senses
  1. (uncountable, usually)The study of the elderly, and of the aging process itself.

  2. (uncountable, usually)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.

    Gerontologie, Alternsforschung

    геронтоло́гияgerontológija

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

Examples

2 sentences
  1. You think people would be interested in gerontology.

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  2. Sandra began her community service after earning a graduate degree in gerontology.

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Translations

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Forms

plural: gerontologies
Singulargerontology

uncountable

Synonyms

1 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people:geriatrics

Word family

6 related words

See also

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