Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z germinomatous Relating to a germinoma. germinosome A cluster of germinant receptors on the inner membrane of a spore germinotropic That affects germination germiparity reproduction by means of germs Germish Denglish Germiston A city in Gauteng, South Africa. germless Free from germs. germlessness Absence of germs. germlike Having the characteristics of a germ germline Those cells of an individual that have genetic material that could be passed to offspring; the source of gametes. germlineless That lacks a germline germling the organism produced by germination of an algal or fungal spore, but especially an immature gametophyte produced by the germination of a tetraspore. Germlish Denglish Germoe A village and civil parish in south-west Cornwall, England (OS grid ref SW5829). germogen A polynuclear mass of protoplasm, not divided into separate cells, from which certain ova are developed. Germoid A German. Germond A surname from French. Germoney Germany, regarded as a wealthy nation. germophobe One who suffers from germophobia. germophobia Pathological fear of germs. germophobiac Synonym of germophobe. germophobic Morbidly afraid of germs. Germosen A surname. germosporangium A sporangium that contains germspores germplasm Seeds or tissues maintained for the purpose of animal or plant breeding, preservation or other research uses. germproof Resistant to germs. germule A small germ. germy That carries germs. germyl The univalent radical of germanium H₃Ge- that is analogous to methyl. germylene any germylidene germylidene the germanium analogues of carbenes, R₂Ge germylium Any cation formed by a germanium atom with three bonds, having the general formula R₃Ge⁺. germyne A reactive intermediate consisting of a germanium atom with a triple bond to another atom. gern To grin. Gernat A surname. Gerner A surname. Gernert A surname from German. Gernsbackian Of or relating to Hugo Gernsback (born Hugo Gernsbacher; 1884–1967), Luxembourgish-American inventor, writer, editor, and magazine publisher. Gernsheim A surname. Gero A surname. gerocomy Medical treatment of the elderly. geroconversion gerogenic conversion (of cells) gerodontics dentistry with relation to the elderly gerodontology The scientific study of dental care in the elderly. gerogenic Relating to the production of a senescent form Gerogery A locality in the Greater Hume council area, southern New South Wales, Australia. Gerold A surname from German. Gerona A municipality of Tarlac, Philippines. geroncogenesis oncogenesis as a result of aging geronimo A cry before jumping out of or into something. geront An elderly person. gerontal Synonym of gerontic. gerontechnological Relating to gerontechnology. gerontechnology An interdisciplinary academic and professional field combining gerontology and technology. gerontes magistrates in Sparta who, with the kings, constituted the Gerousia gerontic Of or pertaining to old age or the elderly. geronticide The killing or euthanasia of the elderly gerontine A substance isolated from liver, later identified as spermine. gerontism Old age. gerontocentric Centered around old people. gerontocracy Government by elders; government by elderly rulers. gerontocrat A member of a gerontocracy; an aged leader, especially one clinging on to power or ruling only by virtue of age. gerontocratic Of or relating to gerontocracy. gerontocratical Gerontocratic. gerontocratically In a gerontocratic way. gerontogaeous Of the Old World. gerontogene Any gene that is involved in the regulation of aging and life span gerontogeous Belonging to the Old World. gerontolatry Worship of old people. gerontologic Synonym of gerontological. gerontological Of or pertaining to gerontology. gerontologically In a gerontological way. gerontologist A physician who specializes in gerontology gerontology The study of the elderly, and of the aging process itself. gerontomorphic Resembling the form that is characteristic of old age. gerontomorphosis Evolutionary change involving extreme specialisation and a reduction in the capability for further change. gerontonym A term, title, or name used for an old person (or set of people). gerontophagy The eating of the elderly. gerontophile A person sexually attracted to elderly men. gerontophilia Sexual attraction toward the elderly. gerontophiliac One who has gerontophilia. gerontophilic Of, relating to, or exhibiting gerontophilia. gerontophobe One who has gerontophobia. gerontophobia An abnormal and persistent fear of aging or growing old. gerontophobic Of, relating to, or exhibiting gerontophobia. gerontopsychiatric Synonym of geropsychiatric. gerontopsychiatrist Synonym of geropsychiatrist. gerontopsychiatry Synonym of geropsychiatry. gerontopsychological Synonym of geropsychological. gerontopsychologist Synonym of geropsychologist. gerontopsychology Synonym of geropsychology. gerontosexuality Sexual attraction towards old people. gerontotherapeutic Of, relating to, or bearing efficacy in gerontotherapy. gerontotherapist A person who practises gerontotherapy. gerontotherapy therapy targeting elderly people gerontoxon arcus senilis gerophile A gerontophile. gerophilia Synonym of gerontophilia. geropigia A mixture of grape juice, brandy, etc., used to adulterate port. geroprotection protection from the adverse effects of aging geroprotective That protects against the effects of aging geroprotector Any therapeutic agent that provides geroprotection geropsychiatric Relating to geropsychiatry. geropsychiatrist A practitioner of geropsychiatry. geropsychiatry A branch of psychiatry that focuses on elderly people; geriatric psychiatry. geropsychological Relating to geropsychology. geropsychologist A practitioner of geropsychology. geropsychology A branch of psychology that focuses on elderly people. geroscience The science of ageing, and of age-related disease. geroscientist A scientist whose speciality is geroscience. gerospan The length of time in one's life where one is geriatric. gerosuppressant That suppresses ageing Gerousia The council of elders in ancient Sparta, made up of the two Spartan kings and 28 gerontes. Gerow A surname. gerra Get a. Gerrard A surname originating as a patronymic. gerreid Any fish in the family Gerreidae, the mojarras. Gerrha An ancient city on the Persian Gulf, in modern-day Saudi Arabia. gerrhonotine Of or relating to the lizard subfamily Gerrhonotinae. gerrhosaurid Any member of the family Gerrhosauridae of plated lizards. Gerri A diminutive of the female given name Geraldine, also used as a formal given name. gerrid Any member of the family Gerridae, the water striders. gerrie A geriatric; an old person. Gerrigerrup A locality in the Shire of Moyne, south western Victoria, Australia gerring Getting. Gerringer A surname from German. Gerringong A town in the Kiama council area, south eastern New South Wales, Australia Gerrish A surname. Gerritsen A surname from Dutch. Gerrity A surname from Irish. Gerroa A locality in the Kiama council area, south-eastern New South Wales, Australia. gerroff Get off. gerrout Get out. Gerry A diminutive of the male given names Gerald and Gerard. gerrymander To divide a geographic area into voting districts in such a way as to give an unfair advantage to one party in an election. gerrymanderer One who gerrymanders. gerrymandering The practice of redrawing electoral districts to gain an electoral advantage for a political party. gerrymanderism gerrymandering gers A department of Occitania, France. Capital: Auch (INSEE code 32). Gersch A surname from German. gersdorffite An isometric nickel arsenic sulfide mineral. gershayim The Hebrew character ״, used to indicate acronyms and other multi-letter abbreviations. Gershenfeld A surname. Gershengorn A surname. Gershman A surname from Russian. Gershom A male given name from Hebrew. Gershon The eldest of the sons of Levi, and the patriarchal founder of the Gershonites. Gershonite A member of one of the four main divisions among the Levites in Biblical times, supposed to have had the care of the curtains, hangings, and ropes of the sanctuary. Gershwin A surname. Gershwinian Of or relating to George Gershwin (born Jacob Bruskin Gershowitz; 1898–1937), American composer and pianist.