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Gerontology vs Gerontological - What's the difference?

gerontology | gerontological |

As a noun gerontology

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

As an adjective gerontological is

of or pertaining to gerontology.

gerontology

English

Noun

(-)
  • 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.

    • gerontological

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • Of or pertaining to gerontology.