Meaning of the word geriatric in English

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geriatric

US /ˌdʒer.iˈæt.rɪk/

UK /ˌdʒer.iˈæt.rɪk/

relating to old people, especially with regard to their health care

Example:

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The hospital has a specialized geriatric ward.

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She is studying geriatric medicine.

Synonym:

elderly aged senior

an old person

Example:

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The nursing home cares for many geriatrics.

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He specializes in treating geriatrics.

Synonym:

elderly person senior citizen oldster

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geriatrics