English word gerontologist comes from English -ist, English gerontology
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ist | English (eng) | Added to words to form nouns denoting:. A person who holds bigoted, partial views.. A person who uses a technological device of some kind. ;a person with a particular creative or academic role. ;one who has a certain political tendency. ;one who owns or manages something. ;one who subscribes to a particular theological doctrine or religious denomination;. |
| gerontology | English (eng) | 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. |
| gerontologist | English (eng) | A physician who specializes in gerontology. |