NOUN | cognition | gerontology, geriatrics | the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people |
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Sounds | jheh.rahntaa'lahjhiy | |
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Rhymes | Agee ... zoology: 128 rhymes with jhiy... |
Meaning | The branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people. | |
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Synonym | geriatrics | |
Broader | medicine, medical specialty | The branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques |
Spanish | geriatría, gerontología | |
Catalan | geriatria, gerontologia | |
Adjectives | gerontological | of or relating to or practicing geriatrics |
Nouns | gerontologist | a specialist in gerontology |
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