geriatric.
Relating to the elderly.
Meaning & usage
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.
Elderly, old.
Relating to geriatrics.
Where this word comes from
From geriatrics. By surface analysis, Ancient Greek γῆρας (gêras, “old age”) + -iatric.
An old person.
Where this word comes from
From geriatrics. By surface analysis, Ancient Greek γῆρας (gêras, “old age”) + -iatric.
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