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
Definition for geriatrics (2 of 2)
geriatric
[ jer-ee-a-trik, jeer- ]
/ ˌdʒɛr iˈæ trɪk, ˌdʒɪər- /
adjective
of or relating to geriatrics, old age, or aged persons.
noun
Slang.
an old person.
Origin of geriatric
1925–30; < Greek
gér(ōn) old man +
iatric
Example sentences from the Web for geriatrics
The new/old submission seems more like Geriatrics Against Obama.
British Dictionary definitions for geriatrics (1 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
British Dictionary definitions for geriatrics (2 of 2)
geriatric
/ (ˌdʒɛrɪˈætrɪk) /
adjective
of or relating to geriatric medicine or to older people
offensive
(of people or machines) old, obsolescent, worn out, or useless
noun
old-fashioned, offensive
an elderly person
informal, offensive
an older person considered as one who may be disregarded as senile or unable to look after his or her own best interests
See also
psychogeriatric
Word Origin for geriatric
C20: from Greek
gēras old age +
iatric
Medical definitions for geriatrics (1 of 2)
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.Medical definitions for geriatrics (2 of 2)
geriatric
[ jĕr′ē-ăt′rĭk ]
adj.
Of or relating to geriatrics.
Of or relating to old age or to the aging process.
n.
An old person.
Scientific definitions for geriatrics
geriatrics
[ jĕr′ē-ăt′rĭks ]
The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the elderly.