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Geriatrics Definition: The branch of medicine concerned with the health of the aged and the process of aging. Discussion: The closely related field of gerontology is the study of the biological, psychological, sociological, health, and economic aspects of aging. Scope and emphasis: NLM comprehensively collects geriatrics, and the biological, psychological and health aspects of gerontology. See also: Medical Sociology 11/26/03
