Supercentenarian
Supercentenarian
A Supercentenarian (pronunciation: soo-per-sen-ten-air-ee-an) is a term used to describe an individual who has lived to or beyond the age of 110 years. The term is derived from the Latin super (meaning "above") and centenarius (meaning "of a hundred").
Definition
A Supercentenarian is a person who has reached the age of 110. This age is achieved by about one in 1,000 centenarians. Supercentenarians live in many regions worldwide, but the highest verified rates are in Japan and Italy.
Etymology
The term Supercentenarian was coined in the late 19th century. It is derived from the Latin super (meaning "above") and centenarius (meaning "of a hundred"). The term was first used in the English language in 1890.
Related Terms
- Centenarian: A person who has reached the age of 100.
- Longevity: The quality or state of living a long life.
- Gerontology: The study of the social, cultural, psychological, cognitive, and biological aspects of ageing.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Supercentenarian
- Wikipedia's article - Supercentenarian
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