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gerontology
ger·on·tol·o·gy [ jèrrən tólləjee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
scientific study of aging: the scientific study of aging and its effects.
See also  geriatrics

ge·ron·to·log·ic [ jə ròntə lójjik ] adjective
ge·ron·to·log·ic·al adjective
ger·on·tol·o·gist [ jèrrən tólləjist ] noun
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