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.
OTHER WORDS FROM geriatrics
ger·i·a·tri·cian [jer-ee-uh-trish-uh n] /ˌdʒɛr i əˈtrɪʃ ən/, ger·i·at·rist, nounWords nearby geriatrics
gerenuk,
gerfalcon,
gergiev,
geriatric,
geriatrician,
geriatrics,
gerlachovka,
germ,
germ cell,
germ layer,
germ line
Example sentences from the Web for geriatrician
As a geriatrician, I spend my time exploring life beyond adulthood.
I need to be more educated about eating disorders and violence prevention than a geriatrician, for example.
On her sleeve she wore the badge of geriatrician, with the motto, "To Care for the Aged."
Life Sentence |James McConnell
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-ăt′rĭks ]
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•tric′ian (jĕr′ē-ə-trĭsh′ən) n.Scientific 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.