Definition of Geriatrics

1. Noun. The branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people.

Exact synonyms: Gerontology
Generic synonyms: Medical Specialty, Medicine
Derivative terms: Geriatric, Geriatric, Geriatrician, Gerontological, Gerontologist

Definition of Geriatrics

1. geriatric [n] - See also: geriatric

Medical Definition of Geriatrics

1. The branch of medicine concerned with the physiological and pathological aspects of the aged, including the clinical problems of senescence and senility. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Geriatrics

Gerhardt's reaction
Gerhardt's sign
Gerhardt's test for acetoacetic acid
Gerhardt's test for urobilin in the urine
Gerhardt-Mitchell disease
Gerhardt-Semon law
Gerhardt. Carl
Gerhard Gerhards
Gerhard Herzberg
Gerhard Kremer
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geriatric
geriatrician
geriatricians
geriatrics (current term)
geriatrics (current term)
geriatric assessment
geriatric dentistry
geriatric medicine
geriatric nursing
geriatric psychiatry
geriatric therapy
gerl
Gerlach's annular tendon
Gerlach's tonsil
Gerlach's valve
Gerlach's valvula
gerle
gerles
Gerlier's disease

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