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geriatric.

Relating to the elderly.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˌdʒɛɹ.iˈæt.ɹɪk/
  1. 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.
  2. Elderly, old.

  3. Relating to geriatrics.

Where this word comes from

From geriatrics. By surface analysis, Ancient Greek γῆρας (gêras, “old age”) + -iatric.

noun/ˌdʒɛɹ.iˈæt.ɹɪk/
  1. An old person.

    slang
Where this word comes from

From geriatrics. By surface analysis, Ancient Greek γῆρας (gêras, “old age”) + -iatric.

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