geriatric

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/ˌdʒɛɹ.iˈæt.ɹɪk/

Definition of geriatric

4 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

Relating to the elderly.

“The study examined the efficacy of geriatric interventions in reducing the frequency of falls among the elderly.”
“Proper nutrition is a cornerstone of geriatric health, yet it is often overlooked in home-care settings.”

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adj

Relating to the elderly.

“The study examined the efficacy of geriatric interventions in reducing the frequency of falls among the elderly.”
“Proper nutrition is a cornerstone of geriatric health, yet it is often overlooked in home-care settings.”
Elderly, old.
Relating to geriatrics.

“At that moment he was practicing one of his professions—that of geriatric psychiatrist.”

noun

Definitions from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.

From geriatrics. By surface analysis, Ancient Greek γῆρας (gêras, “old age”) + -iatric.

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