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geriatrics

[ jer-ee-a-triks, jeer- ]
/ ˌdʒɛr iˈæ trɪks, ˌdʒɪər- /
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noun (used with a singular verb)

the branch of medicine dealing with the diseases, debilities, and care of aged persons.
the study of the physical processes and problems of aging; gerontology.

Nearby words

gerenuk, gerfalcon, gergiev, geriatric, geriatrician, geriatrics, gerlachovka, germ, germ cell, germ layer, germ line

Origin of geriatrics

First recorded in 1905–10; see origin at geriatric, -ics
Related formsger·i·a·tri·cian [jer-ee-uh-trish-uh n] /ˌdʒɛr i əˈtrɪʃ ən/, ger·i·at·rist, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for geriatrician (1 of 2)

geriatrician

geriatrist (ˌdʒɛrɪˈætrɪst)

/ (ˌdʒɛrɪəˈtrɪʃən) /

noun

a physician who specializes in geriatric medicine

British Dictionary definitions for geriatrician (2 of 2)

geriatrics

/ (ˌdʒɛrɪˈætrɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) the branch of medical science concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting older peopleCompare gerontology

usage

The term geriatric medicine is often used nowadays in preference to geriatrics
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Medicine definitions for geriatrician

geriatrics

[ jĕr′ē-ăt′rĭks ]

n.

The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and problems specific to old age.
Related formsger′i•a•tric′ian (jĕr′ē-ə-trĭsh′ən) n.
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Science definitions for geriatrician

geriatrics

[ jĕr′ē-ăt′rĭks ]

The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the elderly.
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