geriatric

adj
/ˌdʒɛɹ.iˈæt.ɹɪk/

Etymology

From geriatrics. By surface analysis, Ancient Greek γῆρας (gêras, “old age”) + -iatric.

Definitions

  1. 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.
  2. Elderly, old.

  3. Relating to geriatrics.

    • At that moment he was practicing one of his professions—that of geriatric psychiatrist.
  4. + 1 more definition
    1. An old person.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA