Centenarian

Centenarian

A Centenarian (pronunciation: sen-tuh-NAIR-ee-uhn) is a person who has reached the age of 100 years or more. The term is derived from the Latin word "centenarius," meaning "of a hundred," and "annus," meaning "year."

Etymology

The term "Centenarian" is derived from the Latin word "centenarius," which means "of a hundred," and "annus," which means "year." It is used to describe a person who has lived to or beyond the age of 100 years.

Related Terms

• Supercentenarian: A person who has lived to or beyond the age of 110 years.
• Gerontology: The study of the social, cultural, psychological, cognitive, and biological aspects of ageing.
• Longevity: The measure of long life or lifespan.
• Life expectancy: The average period that a person may expect to live.
• Senescence: The condition or process of deterioration with age.

See Also

• List of the verified oldest people
• Blue Zone: Regions of the world where people live much longer than average.
• Aging: The process of becoming older.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Centenarian
• Wikipedia's article - Centenarian

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