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Meaning of geriatric
relating to the care or treatment of older people, especially those with disabilities or diseases associated with old age
Etymology of geriatric
The word "geriatric" comes from the Greek words "geron" meaning "old man" and "iatros" meaning "healer" or "physician", and the suffix "-ic" which forms an adjective
The term was first used in the early 20th century to describe the medical specialty that focuses on the health and care of older adults
Synonyms
Definitions
- Relating to the care or treatment of older people, especially those with disabilities or diseases associated with old age
- * Relating to or specializing in the branch of medicine that deals with the health and care of older people
Usage Examples
- The hospital has a geriatric unit that provides specialized care for elderly patients
- * Geriatric medicine is a rapidly growing field as the population ages
- * The geriatric nurse specialist worked with the patient's family to develop a care plan