Meaning & use
gerontological
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Relating to the study of aging and the problems of older people.
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The hospital opened a new gerontological care unit for elderly patients.
Her research focuses on gerontological issues like memory decline and mobility.
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Gerontological derives from "gerontology," the scientific study of aging, distinct from "geriatric," which specifically concerns medical care of the elderly.
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