Definition of Geriatrics in English :

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Geriatrics meaning in English

Meaning of Geriatrics in English

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Geriatrics pronunciation in English

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Geriatrics

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Noun

1. geriatrics, gerontology

the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people

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Geriatrics

see synonyms of geriatrics
noun
(functioning as singular)
the branch of medical science concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting older people
Compare gerontology

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Geriatrics

see synonyms of geriatrics
noun
the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and problems of old age
see also gerontology

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Geriatrics

see synonyms of geriatrics
n. (used with a sing. verb)
The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and problems specific to elderly people.

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