geront
Geront is a combining form used in English to denote aging or elderly matters. Derived from the Greek geron, meaning "old man," it functions as a prefix in technical and scientific terms rather than as a standalone word. The form appears in a range of disciplines that study or address aging and the concerns of older populations.
Common derivatives include gerontology, the multidisciplinary study of aging and its biological, psychological, and social aspects;
In medical and social contexts, geront- terms are often contrasted with geri- forms; for example, geriatrics