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Meaning of "geratology" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GERATOLOGY

From gerato-, from Greek gēras old age + -logy.
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PRONUNCIATION OF GERATOLOGY

geratology  [ˌdʒɛrəˈtɒlədʒɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GERATOLOGY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Geratology is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GERATOLOGY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Gerontology

Gerontology is the study of the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging. It is distinguished from geriatrics, which is the branch of medicine that studies the diseases of older adults. Gerontologists include researchers and practitioners in the fields of biology, medicine, criminology, dentistry, social work, physical and occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry, sociology, economics, political science, architecture, geography, pharmacy, nursing, public health, housing, and anthropology. Gerontology encompasses the following: ▪ studying physical, mental, and social changes in people as they age ▪ investigating the aging process itself ▪ investigating the social and pyschosocial impacts of aging ▪ investigating the psychological effects on aging ▪ investigating the interface of normal aging and age-related disease ▪ investigating the effects of an ageing population on society ▪ applying this knowledge to policies and programs, including the macroscopic and microscopic perspectives.

Definition of geratology in the English dictionary

The definition of geratology in the dictionary is the branch of medicine concerned with the elderly and the phenomena associated with ageing; geriatrics and gerontology.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GERATOLOGY


climatology
ˌklaɪməˈtɒlədʒɪ
cosmetology
ˌkɒzmɛˈtɒlədʒɪ
cytology
saɪˈtɒlədʒɪ
dermatology
ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪ
gerontology
ˌdʒɛrɒnˈtɒlədʒɪ
haematology
ˌhiːməˈtɒlədʒɪ
hematology
ˌhiːməˈtɒlədʒɪ
hepatology
ˌhɛpəˈtɒlədʒɪ
histology
hɪˈstɒlədʒɪ
neonatology
ˌniːəʊnəˈtɒlədʒɪ
ontology
ɒnˈtɒlədʒɪ
otology
əʊˈtɒlədʒɪ
paleontology
ˌpælɪɒnˈtɒlədʒɪ
parasitology
ˌpærəsaɪˈtɒlədʒɪ
primatology
ˌpraɪməˈtɒlədʒɪ
proctology
prɒkˈtɒlədʒɪ
rheumatology
ˌruːməˈtɒlədʒɪ
Scientology
ˌsaɪənˈtɒlədʒɪ
tautology
tɔːˈtɒlədʒɪ
teratology
ˌtɛrəˈtɒlədʒɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GERATOLOGY

gerah
Geraldton wax
Geraldton waxflower
geraniaceous
geranial
geraniol
geranium
gerardia
geratological
geratologist
gerbera
gerbil
gerbille
gerent
gerenuk
gerfalcon
Gergiev
geriatric
geriatric medicine
geriatrician

WORDS THAT END LIKE GERATOLOGY

archaeology
astrology
biology
biotechnology
ecology
genealogy
geology
information technology
methodology
microbiology
mythology
neurology
oncology
pathology
pharmacology
physiology
psychology
sociology
technology
terminology
theology

Synonyms and antonyms of geratology in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «geratology» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GERATOLOGY

Find out the translation of geratology to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of geratology from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «geratology» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

老年医学
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

geratology
570 millions of speakers

English

geratology
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

geratology
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

علم الشيخوخة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

geratology
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

geratology
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

geratology
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

geratology
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Geratologi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

geratology
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

geratology
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

geratology
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Geratologi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

geratology
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மூப்பியல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जीराटोलॉजी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

geratology
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

geratology
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

geratology
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

geratology
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

geratology
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

geratology
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

geratology
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

geratology
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

geratology
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of geratology

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GERATOLOGY»

The term «geratology» is barely ever used and occupies the 195.981 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GERATOLOGY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «geratology» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «geratology» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about geratology

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GERATOLOGY»

Discover the use of geratology in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to geratology and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Oxford Illustrated Companion to Medicine
Several national societies of geratology or geriatrics have an interest in fostering research. The International Association of Gerontology provides an umbrella organization, within which workers from the clinical, social, and biological ...
Stephen Lock, John M. Last, George Dunea, 2001
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Embolism and Thrombosis—Advances in Research and Treatment: ...
Geratology,. Oxford: Secondary. spontane0us. pneumothorax: a. rare. complication. of. pulmonary. embolism. By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Cardiovascular Week — A new study on Respiratory Therapeutics is now available.
‎2013
3
Animal Behavior Desk Reference: A Dictionary of Animal ...
geratology See study of: geratology. ♢ germ cell See cell: germ cell. ♢ germ-line n. The part of an organism that “is potentially immortal in the form of reproductive copies: The genetic contents of gametes and of cells that give rise to gametes” ...
Edward M. Barrows, 2011
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Health Care Needs Assessment: The Epidemiologically Based ...
... Simon Winner Consultant Physician Department of Clinical Geratology Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford Email: simon.winner@geratology.ox.ac.uk David A Wood Garfield Weston Chair of Cardiovascular Medicine National Heart and Lung Institute ...
‎2004
5
Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society Held at ...
The laws of geratology — that the old age of the individual shows degradation in the same direction as, and with similar changes to those which take place in successive species or groups of any affiliated series of uncoiled and degraded forms ...
‎1894
6
Ageing: Scientific Aspects; 1st Report of Session 2005-06
In the UK, medical, social and biological geratology had followed separate traditions; the time had come to try in particular to bring medical and biological developments closer together. The impediments included different career structures and ...
Great Britain: Parliament: House of Lords: Science and Technology Committee, 2005
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BMJ: British Medical Journal
Clinical medication review by a pharmacist ofelderly people living in care homes ~-randomised controlled trial. Age Ageing 2006;35:586-91. iTBQ'£El'§.".!\3|}'T6T! Q!'-. V- as ._ ._ . Geratology rehabilitation units are not just for stroke Young and ...
‎2007
8
Ageing, a biomedical perspective
This definitive reference describes the evolutionary basis of ageing and the recent connections between biochemical damage and pathologies--the central theme being DNA errors, their detection and repair.
Denis Bellamy, 1995
9
Nursing Times, Nursing Mirror: NT
... this innovative post is currently available: Specialist Nurse for Older People F Grade - Ref: 144/02PW You must have: - A minimum of two years' experience at E grade in geratology, trauma or rehabilitation - A post registration qualification in  ...
‎2002
10
Quality in General Practice
The recent shifts in power, resources, influence and responsibility in primary care has increased the strain on general practice. This book is a comprehensive guide to the wide range of quality schemes available.
Katherine Birch, Steve Field, Ellie Scrivens, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GERATOLOGY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term geratology is used in the context of the following news items.
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Blood proteins may detect dementia 10 years BEFORE start of …
Gordon Wilcock, emeritus professor of clinical geratology at the University of Oxford, said: "This is important as it suggests that altered blood ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jun 15»
2
Northamptonshire trust appoints specialist dementia nurse
... programme at Kettering to develop sensitive and exemplary care for patients over 65, known as AGE (Academy of Geratology Excellence). «Nursing Times, May 15»
3
Sleeping pills taken by millions linked to Alzheimer's
Prof Gordon Wilcock, Emeritus Professor of Geratology at University of Oxford, said: “This carefully conducted study provides convincing ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Sep 14»
4
Alzheimer's blood test could predict whether disease will develop …
There is currently no cure. Prof Gordon Wilcock, Emeritus Professor of Geratology at Oxford University, said: “This is great news. "A blood test is ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 14»
5
New stroke unit opens at KGH
The hospital is one of six hospital trusts taking part in the Academy of Geratology Excellence (Age) Programme in the UK in partnership with the ... «Northamptonshire Telegraph, Jun 14»
6
Hospital plans pioneering bid to improve care of the elderly
The hospital is to adopt a new holistic approach to looking after its older patients as it becomes an Academy of Geratology Excellence. It means ... «Northamptonshire Telegraph, May 14»
7
Cognoptix Exclusively Licenses Alzheimer's-Detection Technology …
... FRCP, (Hon) DSC, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Geratology, OPTIMA (Oxford Project to Investigate Memory and Ageing) Project, University ... «Business Wire, Dec 12»
8
"Spring clean" your mind to improve your memory
Gordon Wilcock, professor of geratology at Oxford University, and an expert on memory and ageing, welcomed the study for "suggesting ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Apr 11»
9
Alzheimer's victory for the Mail: Now just £2.50 can buy a life after U …
Gordon Wilcock, professor of clinical geratology at Oxford University, said 'common sense' had prevailed and NHS patients would at last get ... «Daily Mail, Oct 10»
10
Doctor sues former 'guru' after giving away all his possessions
He went on to work for the Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust in Oxford and became a doctor in geratology at Abingdon Community Hospital in 2006 ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 09»

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