Meaning of the word geriatrics in English

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geriatrics

US /ˌdʒer.iˈæt.rɪks/
UK /ˌdʒer.iˈæt.rɪks/
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Noun

1.

the branch of medicine or social science dealing with the health and care of old people

Example:
She decided to specialize in geriatrics after working with elderly patients.
The hospital has a dedicated department for geriatrics.
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