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geriatric
UK
/ˌdʒɛrɪˈætrɪk/
US
/ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk/
geriatrics
pl
UK
/ˌdʒɛr.iˈæt.rɪk/
US
/ˌdʒɛr.iˈæ.trɪk/
Used informally to denote an elderly person.
Definitions
The community center organizes daily activities for the geriatrics living nearby.
more geriatric
Comp.
most geriatric
Super.
UK
/ˌdʒɛrɪˈætrɪk/
US
/ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk/
Translations
The hospital has a special geriatric ward for elderly patients.
В больнице есть специальное гериатрическое отделение для пожилых пациентов.
Definitions
The geriatric patients at the hospital require specialized care.
She is a geriatric nurse, focusing on the health needs of the elderly.