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gerontologist

/dʒɛrɒntəˈlɒdʒɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does gerontologist mean?

noun

A person who studies the aging process and the social, psychological, and biological aspects of aging. A specialist in the study of old age and the problems of aging.

Example

"The gerontologist conducted a study on the effects of social isolation on the elderly population."

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