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The branch of medical science which deals with the problems of the old

A. Oncology

B. Geriatrics

C. Obstetrics

D. Endocrinology

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

One word substitute is Geriatrics.

Oncology: the study and treatment of tumours.
Geriatrics: the branch of medicine or social science dealing with the health and care of old people.
Obstetrics: the branch of medicine and surgery concerned with childbirth and midwifery.
Endocrinology: the branch of physiology and medicine concerned with endocrine glands and hormones.

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