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gerontology

UK/.dʒerɒn'tɒlәdʒi/US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

The scientific study of aging and the social, psychological, and biological aspects of old age.

老年学;老人学

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
gerontoroot
+
logystudy of, science of
=gerontology

Common Collocations

  • 1.gerontology research老年学研究
  • 2.gerontology professor老年学教授
  • 3.study of gerontology老年学研究

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Gerontology research focuses on improving quality of life for elderly people.

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