geriatrics
US /ˌdʒer.iˈæt.rɪks/
UK /ˌdʒer.iˈæt.rɪks/
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老年病学, 老年医学
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.
在与老年患者合作后，她决定专攻老年病学。
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The hospital has a dedicated department for geriatrics.
该医院设有专门的老年病学科。