crenology

/krɪˈnɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of wrinkles and other signs of aging in the skin, especially in relation to estimating a person’s age or identifying a person’s identity.

“The forensic expert used crenology to analyze the victim’s skin and estimate their age at the time of death.”

Synonyms

  • age estimation
  • forensic anthropology
  • gerontology

Antonyms

  • age acceleration
  • youthfulness