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Look up: geronto-

  1. geronto-
    See: gero-. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
    Found on http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictiona

  2. Gerontocracy
    a form of social organisation in which the elderly have the most wealth, power and prestige
    Found on http://wps.pearsoned.co.uk/wps/media/obj

  3. Gerontocracy
    Ger`on·toc'ra·cy noun [ Greek ..., ..., an old man + ... to rule.] Government by old men. [ R.] Gladstone.
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/G/23

  4. gerontocracy
    noun a political system governed by old men
    Found on http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?

  5. Gerontocracy
    A `gerontocracy` is a form of oligarchical rule in which an entity is ruled by leaders who are significantly older than most of the adult population. Often the political structure is such that political power within the ruling class accumulates with age, so that the oldest hold the most power. Those holding the most power may not be in formal leadership positions, but often dominate those who are. Gerontocracy's strength is seen as its stability...
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerontocrac

  6. Gerontocracy
    • (n.) Government by old men.
    Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning

  7. gerontocracy
    gerontocracy, gerontocrat, gerontocratic 1. A system of government in which the elders are chosen as rulers. 2. A group of elders who make up a government; a governing group of elders. Cross references of word families related directly, or indirectly, to: 'master, lead, leading, ruler, ruling, govern': -agogic; agon-; arch...
    Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/inf

  8. gerontocracy
    gerontocracy, gerontocratic The system of government by old men; a governing body consisting of old men.
    Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/inf

  9. gerontocrat
    gerontocracy, gerontocrat, gerontocratic 1. A system of government in which the elders are chosen as rulers. 2. A group of elders who make up a government; a governing group of elders. Cross references of word families related directly, or indirectly, to: 'master, lead, leading, ruler, ruling, govern': -agogic; agon-; arch...
    Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/inf

  10. gerontocratic
    gerontocracy, gerontocratic The system of government by old men; a governing body consisting of old men.
    Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/inf

  11. gerontocratic
    gerontocracy, gerontocrat, gerontocratic 1. A system of government in which the elders are chosen as rulers. 2. A group of elders who make up a government; a governing group of elders. Cross references of word families related directly, or indirectly, to: 'master, lead, leading, ruler, ruling, govern': -agogic; agon-; arch...
    Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/inf

  12. gerontogeous
    gerontogeous A reference to plants, etc. belonging to the Old World (i.e. the eastern hemisphere).
    Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/inf

  13. gerontologist
    [n] - a specialist in gerontology
    Found on http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definitio

  14. gerontologist
    One who specialises in gerontology. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
    Found on http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictiona

  15. gerontologist
    (jer″on-tol´ә-jist) a health care provider specializing in gerontology.
    Found on http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns

  16. gerontologist
    gerontologist One who specializes in gerontology.
    Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/inf

  17. gerontologist
    One who specializes in gerontology.
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  18. Gerontology
    Gerontology is the study of the physiological, social, and psychological processes of ageing.
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/nol.php

  19. Gerontology
    the study of ageing and the elderly
    Found on http://wps.pearsoned.co.uk/wps/media/obj

  20. gerontology
    The scientific study of the process and problems of aging. ... Synonym: geratology. ... Origin: Geronto-+ G. Logos, study ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
    Found on http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictiona

  21. Gerontology
    `Gerontology` is the study of aging in humans. It is distinguished from geriatrics, which is the branch of medicine that studies the diseases of the elderly. Gerontology covers the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging. Gerontology includes these and other endeavors: *studying physical, mental, and social changes in people as they age. *investigating the aging process itself (biogerontology) *investigating the effects of o...
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerontology

  22. gerontology
    (jer″on-tol´ә-je) the scientific study of aging.
    Found on http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns

  23. gerontology
    gerontology 1. The study of the phenomena of old age. 2. The study of aging as a biologic, sociological, and psychological process; geriatric medicine. 3. The scientific study of the process and problems of aging and of age-related diseases on humans. Aging, a potential crisis in China The proportion of elderly people is growing faster in China than...
    Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/inf

  24. gerontology
    The scientific study of the process and problems of aging. Syn: geratology [geronto- + G. logos, study]
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  25. gerontology
    gerontology: see geriatrics.
    Found on http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A09138


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