Geriatric ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Geriatric ( adjective )

1. Relating to the medical care of elderly people.
2. Of or relating to the elderly.

Origin:

Late 19th century, from french gériatrique, from greek gerōn old man + iatrikos of a physician.

Examples:

1. Geriatric medicine is a specialized field of medicine that deals with the health issues of older people.
2. The geriatric ward at the hospital is for elderly patients.
3. Geriatric patients often have more chronic health conditions than younger patients.
4. Geriatric care is important to improve the quality of life of older people.
5. Geriatric patients are at higher risk of complications from surgery.

(As a noun)

Geriatric ( noun )

1. Relating to the medical care of elderly people.
2. Of or relating to the elderly.

Origin:

Late 19th century, from french gériatrique, from greek gerōn old man + iatrikos of a physician.

Examples:

1. Geriatric medicine is a specialized field of medicine that deals with the health issues of older people.
2. The geriatric ward at the hospital is for elderly patients.
3. Geriatric patients often have more chronic health conditions than younger patients.
4. Geriatric care is important to improve the quality of life of older people.
5. Geriatric patients are at higher risk of complications from surgery.