Terminologies Flashcards
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Old age
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Geriatrics
2
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Young (children infant todler)
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Pediatrics
3
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Greek word “GERO”
study of all aspects iof the aging process
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Gerontology
4
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Carried by Gunther and Ester
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Gerontics
5
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A person who reach 100 years old
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Centenarian
6
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Doctor who specializes in elderly
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Geriatrician
7
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Doctor who specializes children
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Pediatrician
8
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The average period that a person expect to live
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Life Expectancy
9
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Long life
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Longevity
10
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Irreversible and long term disease
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Chronic Illness