"gerocomy" meaning in All languages combined

See gerocomy on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /dʒ(ɪ)əˈɹɒkəmi/ [UK]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek γηροκομία (gērokomía), from γῆρας (gêras, “old age”) + -κομία (-komía, “looking after”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|γηροκομία}} Ancient Greek γηροκομία (gērokomía) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} gerocomy (uncountable)
  1. (rare) Medical treatment of the elderly. Tags: rare, uncountable
    Sense id: en-gerocomy-en-noun-7EEoitn~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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