English word psychogerontology comes from English gerontology, English psycho-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| psycho- | English (eng) | Forms terms relating to the soul, the mind, or to psychology. |
| psychogerontology | English (eng) | A subfield of gerontology that studies the psychological processes of aging. |