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Gerontology vs Geratology - What's the difference?

gerontology | geratology |

As nouns the difference between gerontology and geratology

is that gerontology is the study of the elderly, and of the aging process itself while geratology is the study of the elderly and diseases and other matters associated with senility; gerontology and geriatrics.

gerontology

English

Noun

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  • the study of the elderly, and of the aging process itself.
  • 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.

    • geratology

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The study of the elderly and diseases and other matters associated with senility; gerontology and geriatrics

    • Related terms

    * geratological * geratologist