word
Geriatric
Jeh-ree-A-trihk
/ˌdʒɛriːˈætrɪk/Listen
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geriatric
Dictionary meaning
Of or relating to or practicing geriatrics.
Examples
- The geriatric hospital had many accommodations for the visiting children of patients.
- Arthritis is a common geriatric disorder.
Synonyms: gerontological
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