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.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun The study of the elderly and diseases and other matters associated with senility;
gerontology andgeriatrics
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Examples
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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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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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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.
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"Marvellous news - commonsense prevails," said Gordon Wilcock, professor of clinical geratology at Oxford University.
The Guardian World News Denis Campbell 2010
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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.
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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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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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