Sekirov Dictionary

geriatric

/ˌdʒɛɹ.iˈæt.ɹɪk/

adjective 3
noun 1
forms 3

adjective3

•
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.
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Relating to geriatrics.
- At that moment he was practicing one of his professions—that of geriatric psychiatrist. — 2020
Elderly, old.

noun1

(slang) An old person.

forms

geriatrics · more geriatric · most geriatric

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