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geriatric

ge·riat·ric

UK/ˌdʒɛɹ.iˈæt.ɹɪk/ US/ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk/ uncommon slang

adjective

1.

of or relating to the aged

  • “geriatric disorder”
2.

of or relating to or practicing geriatrics

  • “geriatric hospital”
Synonyms

Origin

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

Phrases

  • geriatric chair
  • geriatric millennial
  • geriatric pregnancy

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