gerontotherapeutics

gerontotherapeutics
The science concerned with treatment of the aged.

* * *

ger·on·to·ther·a·peu·tics (jer-on″to-ther″ə-puґtiks) [geronto- + therapeutics] therapeutic management of aging persons designed to retard and prevent the development of many of the aspects of senescence.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

Игры ⚽ Нужно решить контрольную?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • gerontotherapeutics — gerontotherapeutˈics singular noun The science of medical treatment of the diseases of old age • • • Main Entry: ↑gerontic …   Useful english dictionary

  • gerontotherapy — Treatment of disease in the aged. SYN: geriatric therapy. * * * ge·ron·to·ther·a·py ther ə pē n, pl pies treatment to improve the health of older persons * * * ger·on·to·ther·a·py (jer on″to therґə pe) gerontotherapeutics …   Medical dictionary

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”