Meaning of geriatric in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    geriatric

    Etymology

    1920s: from Greek gēras‘old age’ + iatros‘doctor’, on the pattern of paediatric

    Definitions

    1. of or relating to the aged

    Examples

    • « geriatric disorder »
  2. 2. of or relating to or practicing geriatrics

    Examples

    • « geriatric hospital »

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