[jer-ee-a-triks, jeer-] 
) | 1. | the branch of medicine dealing with the diseases, debilities, and care of aged persons. |
| 2. | the study of the physical processes and problems of aging; gerontology. |
| ger·i·a·tri·cian (jěr'ē-ə-trĭsh'ən) n. A physician who specializes in geriatrics. |
geriatrics ger·i·at·rics (jěr'ē-āt'rĭks)
n.
The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and problems specific to old age. Also called presbyatrics.
| geriatrics (jěr'ē-āt'rĭks) Pronunciation Key
The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the elderly. |