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geront-

combining form

Definition of GERONT-

:  aged one :  old age <gerontology>

Variants of GERONT-

geront- or geronto-
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Origin of GERONT-

French géront-, géronto-, from Greek geront-, geronto-, from geront-, gerōn old man; akin to Greek gēras old age, Sanskrit jarati he grows old
Medical Dictionary

geront-

combining form

Medical Definition of GERONT-

:  aged one :  old age <gerontology>

Variants of GERONT-

geront- or geronto-

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