geriatrics

[ jer-ee-a-triks, jeer- ]
/ ˌdʒɛr iˈæ trɪks, ˌdʒɪər- /

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.

Origin of geriatrics

First recorded in 1905–10; see origin at geriatric, -ics

OTHER WORDS FROM geriatrics

ger·i·a·tri·cian [jer-ee-uh-trish-uh n] /ˌdʒɛr i əˈtrɪʃ ən/, ger·i·at·rist, noun

Example sentences from the Web for geriatrician

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 people Compare gerontology

usage for geriatrics

The term geriatric medicine is often used nowadays in preference to geriatrics

Medical definitions for geriatrician

geriatrics
[ jĕr′ē-ătrĭks ]

n.

The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and problems specific to old age.

Other words from geriatrics

ger′i•a•trician (jĕr′ē-ə-trĭshən) n.

Scientific definitions for geriatrician

geriatrics
[ jĕr′ē-ătrĭks ]

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