geriatric
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geriatric
- /ˌdʒɛɹ.iˈæt.ɹɪk/
Where it comes from
From geriatrics. By surface analysis, Ancient Greek γῆρας (gêras, “old age”) + -iatric.
adjective more geriatric · most geriatric
- Relating to the elderly. The study examined the efficacy of geriatric interventions in reducing the frequency of falls among the elderly.
- Elderly, old.
- Relating to geriatrics. At that moment he was practicing one of his professions—that of geriatric psychiatrist.
noun geriatrics
- An old person.
