Definition of Gerontology

the branch of science about the elderly or growing old

Examples of Gerontology in a sentence

Instead of becoming a pediatrician, Mark decided to study gerontology to help senior citizens and their issues.  🔊

The department’s professor of gerontology conducted research about Alzheimer’s disease using nursing home patients as participants.  🔊

When Beverly entered college, she decided to take a course in gerontology because she loved working with people her grandparents’ ages.  🔊

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