geriatrics
US /ˌdʒer.iˈæt.rɪks/
UK /ˌdʒer.iˈæt.rɪks/
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geriatria
the branch of medicine or social science dealing with the health and care of old people
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She decided to specialize in geriatrics after working with elderly patients.
Ela decidiu se especializar em geriatria depois de trabalhar com pacientes idosos.
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The hospital has a dedicated department for geriatrics.
O hospital tem um departamento dedicado à geriatria.