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Etymology · Ancient Greek

γῆρας

2 English words descend from Ancient Greek γῆρας, most common first.

geriatricsThe branch of medicine that focuses on health promotion and the prevention and treatment of disease and disability in later life. The term itself can be distinguished from gerontology, which is the study of the aging process itself.
eugeriaA good quality of life as one grows into old age. it is the ideal condition of old people who are free of physical illness, injury, and dysfunctional psychological or social problems.