Definition of Gerontology in real context and with authentic examples from 601 Words You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam with illustrations for GRE candidates and advanced learners of English
/ˌjerənˈtäləjē/ (noun)
Definition
the scientific study of aging and the factors that have an influence on aging
Example
Gerontology is the study of aging processes and individuals across the life course. It includes:
The study of physical, mental, and social changes in people as they age;
The investigation of changes in society resulting from our aging population; and
The application of this knowledge to policies and programs.
Gerontology is multidisciplinary in that it combines or integrates several separate areas of study. GSA fosters collaboration between physicians, nurses, biologists, behavioral and social scientists, psychologists, social workers, economists, policy experts, those who study the humanities and the arts, and many other scholars and researchers in aging. Geriatrics, the branch of medical science concerned with the prevention and treatment of diseases in older people, is a part of the broader field of gerontology.
Source of example: https://www.geron.org/
Parts of speech
Noun: gerontologist
Adjective: gerontologic
Adjective: gerontological
Similar Words
geriatrics
