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geriatric
[jer-ee-a-trik, jeer-]
adjective
of or relating to geriatrics or old age.
the hospital's geriatric ward.
noting or relating to aged people or animals: a geriatric pet.
geriatric patients;
a geriatric pet.
old, outmoded, or worn out by long use.
The company is suffering from geriatric factories and manufacturing technologies.
noun
Often Offensive.an aged person.
geriatric
/ ˌɛɪˈæٰɪ /
adjective
of or relating to geriatric medicine or to older people
offensive(of people or machines) old, obsolescent, worn out, or useless
noun
old-fashionedan elderly person
informalan older person considered as one who may be disregarded as senile or unable to look after his or her own best interests
Word History and Origins
Origin of geriatric1
Word History and Origins
Origin of geriatric1
Example Sentences
It seems to be a common glitch among geriatric presidents.
Her keepers at RZSS' Highland Wildlife Park said she had been receiving geriatric care, and the decision to end her life on Tuesday was taken on the advice of vets.
She worked in geriatrics previously, but is interested in exploring work in a birthing or neonatal unit.
But singer Liam Gallagher has previously criticised the institution, saying he wasn't interested in receiving an award from "some geriatric in a cowboy hat".
Living in the Western Isles, and aware she was classed as a "high risk" and a "geriatric" pregnancy, she knew she would have to deliver in a hospital on the mainland.
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When To Use
Geriatric is an adjective that means relating to old age or the care of aged people.A common use of geriatric is in the phrase geriatric medicine (also called geriatrics), which is the branch of medicine dealing with the care of aged persons.Although geriatric was once used in the medical field as a noun meaning an older person, that use is now considered offensive. It is also considered offensive when used as an adjective to describe a thing (such as a machine) that’s worn out or useless.Example: Since older people face unique health risks, it’s important for them to see doctors who specialize in treating geriatric patients.
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