Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The study of decadence and decay, as of the changes wrought in a species or other group of animals approaching extinction.

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  • noun The study of the elderly and diseases and other matters associated with senility; gerontology and geriatrics

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Examples

  • Gordon Wilcock, professor of clinical geratology at the University of Oxford, said the change of heart was "marvellous news" and brought Britain into line with many other Western countries.

    Reuters: Top News 2010

  • Gordon Wilcock, professor of clinical geratology at the University of Oxford, said the change of heart was "marvellous news" and brought Britain into line with many other Western countries.

    Reuters: Top News 2010

  • Gordon Wilcock, professor of clinical geratology at the University of Oxford, said the change of heart was "marvelous news" and brought Britain into line with many other Western countries.

    Yahoo! News: Business - Opinion 2010

  • "Marvellous news - commonsense prevails," said Gordon Wilcock, professor of clinical geratology at Oxford University.

    The Guardian World News Denis Campbell 2010

  • Gordon Wilcock, professor of clinical geratology at the University of Oxford, said the change of heart was "marvelous news" and brought Britain into line with many other Western countries.

    Yahoo! News: Business - Opinion 2010

  • Gordon Wilcock, professor of clinical geratology at the University of Oxford, said the change of heart was "marvellous news" and brought Britain into line with many other Western countries.

    Reuters: Top News 2010

  • Gordon Wilcock, professor of clinical geratology at the University of Oxford, said the change of heart was "marvellous news" and brought Britain into line with many other Western countries.

    Reuters: Top News 2010

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