geriatric

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

• IPA^(key): /ˌdʒɛɹ.iˈæt.ɹɪk/

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• Hyphenation: ge‧ri‧at‧ric

geriatric (comparative more geriatric, superlative most geriatric)

1. Relating to the elderly.

   The study examined the efficacy of geriatric interventions in reducing the frequency of falls among the elderly.

   Proper nutrition is a cornerstone of geriatric health, yet it is often overlooked in home-care settings.

2. Elderly, old.

   Synonyms: hoary, long in the tooth, on in years; see also Thesaurus:elderly

3. Relating to geriatrics.
   • 2020, Georgi Gospodinov, chapter 2, in Time Shelter, page 12:

     At that moment he was practicing one of his professions—that of geriatric psychiatrist.

geriatric (plural geriatrics)

1. (slang) An old person.

   Synonyms: genarian, oldster, silver top; see also Thesaurus:old person