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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-fashioned.an elderly person
- informal.an older person considered as one who may be disregarded as senile or unable to look after his or her own best interests
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of geriatric1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of geriatric1
Example Sentences
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.
The Academy Awards itself was already geriatric age by the time the 2005 ceremony rolled around.
But singer Liam Gallagher has previously criticised the Hall of Fame, saying he wasn't interested in receiving an award from "some geriatric in a cowboy hat".
At the grand old age of 28 her keepers say she has reached the stage in her life when she needs geriatric care.
Heimann avoided cardigans with fusty suede elbow patches or hefty yarn that can invoke infirm geriatrics.
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More About Geriatric
What does geriatric mean?
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.
Where doesgeriatric come from?
The first records of geriatric in English come from the 1920s. Geriatric is formed from the Greek ŧ, meaning “old age” (also seen in gerontology, which is the science of aging) and the suffix –iatric, which means “of or relating to a physician or medicine” (as in pediatrics and bariatric).
Getting old is complicated, and aging comes with a lot of challenges. Some of the common health issues that geriatric patients face include an increased risk of falls, muscle loss and weakness, and gradual or sudden deterioration of mental capacity. But geriatric medicine isn’t just about having older people get extra checkups. Mental health and medical professionals often have additional training to prepare to treat older people, and some even specialize in the care of geriatric patients, often incorporating multiple approaches to treat both physical and mental health.
But not all aged people are frail, and geriatric simply refers to old age—it doesn’t imply illness or poor health. For this reason, using geriatric as a way of saying that someone is physically or mentally feeble is inappropriate.
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What are some other forms of geriatric?
- geriatrics (noun)
What are some synonyms for geriatric?
What are some words that share a root or word element with geriatric?
What are some words that often get used in discussing geriatric?
How is ٰused in real life?
Geriatric is most often used in the context of the medical care of older persons.
Just applied to Graduate school to pursue my next degree to specialize in Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. :)
— 🇺🇸Jennifer Phelps🇺🇸 (@JPhelpsRN)
Today , a 15 man team of dental students attended to and treated over 200 geriatric patients in a program organized and sponsored by SEAP.
— Very good bad boy🤗 (@mickolassurest)
Sounds silly but my number one career goal is to make a difference in others lives, especially the geriatric population. I want to be able to help as many people as I can and help them achieve there best life possible!
— Jennifer Talbert (@JenniferTalbe17)
Try usinggeriatric!
Which of the following terms is least likely to be used in relation to geriatric?
A. old age
B. eldercare
C. aging population
D. youth
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