English word gerontology comes from English -logy, English geronto- (Pertaining to old age or those of old age.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -logy | English (eng) | A branch of learning; a study of a particular subject.. Something said, or a way of speaking, a narrative. |
| geronto- | English (eng) | Pertaining to old age or those of old age. |
| 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. |