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ger⋅i⋅at⋅rics

  [jer-ee-a-triks, jeer-]
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–noun (used with a singular verb)
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.
Origin:
1905–10; see geriatric, -ics

Related forms:
ger⋅i⋅a⋅tri⋅cian  [jer-ee-uh-trish-uhn] , ger⋅i⋅at⋅rist, noun
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ger·i·a·tri·cian   (jěr'ē-ə-trĭsh'ən)   
n.  A physician who specializes in geriatrics.
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Main Entry: ge·ri·a·trist
Pronunciation: "jer-E-'a-tr&st, "jir-; j&-'rI-&-
Function: noun
: GERIATRICIAN
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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.

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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.
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