English word sociogerontology comes from English gerontology, English socio- (Society.)
| 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. |
| socio- | English (eng) | Society. |
| sociogerontology | English (eng) | A subfield of gerontology that studies the social processes of aging. |