geriatric
adj/ˌdʒɛɹ.iˈæt.ɹɪk/
Etymology
From geriatrics. By surface analysis, Ancient Greek γῆρας (gêras, “old age”) + -iatric.
Definitions
Relating to the elderly.
- The study examined the efficacy of geriatric interventions in reducing the frequency of falls among the elderly.
- Proper nutrition is a cornerstone of geriatric health, yet it is often overlooked in home-care settings.
Elderly, old.
Relating to geriatrics.
- At that moment he was practicing one of his professions—that of geriatric psychiatrist.
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An old person.
The neighborhood
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No curated loop yet for geriatric. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA