English words for 'Alternative form of gerontechnology.'
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noun
- plural of geriatric
- (medicine) The branch of medicine that focuses on health promotion and the prevention and treatment of disease and disability in later life. The term itself can be distinguished from gerontology, which is the study of the aging process itself.
- the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people
noun
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noun
- 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.
- The study of the elderly, and of the aging process itself.
- the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people
noun
- (slang) A senior or geezer.
- (slang) A broad gleeful grin.
- (by extension, derogatory) Someone who is immature.
- (slang) A particularly strong-smelling fart.
- Someone who makes or sells cheese.
- (textiles) A small spool that is used in the finishing stage of yarn-making.
- Someone who adds cheese to a pizza in an assembly line.
- (slang) A jovial greeting.
- A cocktail sandwich made with cheese.
- (UK, dialect) A conker, especially one with a flat side.
- (prison slang) An inmate of a borstal who tries to ingratiate himself with the staff.
noun
- plural of geriatric
- (medicine) The branch of medicine that focuses on health promotion and the prevention and treatment of disease and disability in later life. The term itself can be distinguished from gerontology, which is the study of the aging process itself.
- the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people
noun
noun
- 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.
- The study of the elderly, and of the aging process itself.
- the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people
noun
- (slang) A senior or geezer.
- (slang) A broad gleeful grin.
- (by extension, derogatory) Someone who is immature.
- (slang) A particularly strong-smelling fart.
- Someone who makes or sells cheese.
- (textiles) A small spool that is used in the finishing stage of yarn-making.
- Someone who adds cheese to a pizza in an assembly line.
- (slang) A jovial greeting.
- A cocktail sandwich made with cheese.
- (UK, dialect) A conker, especially one with a flat side.
- (prison slang) An inmate of a borstal who tries to ingratiate himself with the staff.