Definition of geriatric
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
geriatrics\
ˌjer-ē-ˈa-triks
, ˌjir-
\ plural in form but singular in construction
: a branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people
An old family member is often the inspiration for medical students who choose geriatrics.— Katie Hafner
— compare gerontology
2
: an aged person
To put it mildly, the geriatrics of the entertainment industry didn't see this coming.— John Perry Barlow
geriatric
adjectiveDefinition of geriatric (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: of or relating to geriatrics or the process of aging
b
: of, relating to, or appropriate for elderly people
the geriatric set
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The first known use of geriatric was in 1909
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