geratology
📖 Definitions
noun
1. The study of aging and related decline.
2. The study of a species approaching extinction.
💬 Usage Examples
“She found herself working toward a degree in home economics, with a concentration in consumer services. She minored in geratology and has combined the disciplines to specialize in helping the elderly receive the products and services they need.” Randy Gleason; ISU Degree at Long Last for ‘Old Gal’; Pantagraph (Bloomington, Illinois); May 8, 1993.