Suppose that a new medical specialty has emerged: gerontogastroenteroepidemiology. Based upon your knowledge of roots, select the definition that best defines this new specialty.
AStudy of epidemics that strike the aged
BStudy of the epidermis in the stomach and intestines of the aged
CStudy of stomach and intestinal epidemics that strike the aged
DStudy of stomach and intestinal disorders that strike the aged
The correct answer is letter C. Gerontogastroenteroepidemiology would probably deal with the study of stomach and intestinal epidemics that strike the aged.
"Geronto" - age "Gastroentero" - stomach and intestines "Epidemio" - epidemic "logy" - study of
