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Gero
General Vocabulary
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Undergraduate 2
10/22/2008
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Term
ageism
 Definition
prejudice towards elderly
Term
gerontology
 Definition
study of aging; broad category that includes several areas
socioeconomic
psychology
economics
Term
geriatrics
 Definition
branch of medicine concerned with the problems of aging
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geriatrician
 Definition
a physician specialized in care of elderly
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gerontologist
 Definition
professional w/ a certificate/ grad degree in gerontology who specializes in work with the elderly
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