geriatric
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1ge·ri·at·ric
noun \ˌjer-ē-ˈa-trik, ˌjir-\Definition of GERIATRIC
1
plural but sing in constr : a branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and aging people — compare gerontology
2
: an aged person
See Examples of GERIATRIC
- <most of the clinic's outpatients are geriatrics living on fixed incomes>
First Known Use of GERIATRIC
1909
Related to GERIATRIC
- Synonyms
- ancient, elder, senior citizen, golden-ager, oldster, old-timer, senior
Other Medicine Terms
Rhymes with GERIATRIC
2geriatric
adjectiveDefinition of GERIATRIC
1
a : of or relating to geriatrics or the process of aging b : of, relating to, or appropriate for elderly people <the geriatric set>
Examples of GERIATRIC
- children who think that anyone over the age of 40 is geriatric
- <went into nursing to work with geriatric patients>
Origin of GERIATRIC
Greek gēras old age + English -iatric
First Known Use: 1926
Related to GERIATRIC
Learn More About GERIATRIC
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: geriatrician
Previous Word in the Dictionary: gerhardtite
All Words Near: geriatric
Previous Word in the Dictionary: gerhardtite
All Words Near: geriatric
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up geriatric? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
