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geriatrics: Meaning and Definition of
ger•i•at•rics
Pronunciation: ( jer"ē-a'triks, jēr"-), [key]
— n. (used with a sing. v.)
- the branch of medicine dealing with the diseases, debilities, and care of aged persons.
- the study of the physical processes and problems of aging; gerontology.
See also:
- geriatrics (Thesaurus)
