[ˌdʒɛrɪˈatrɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to old people, especially with regard to their healthcare
(e.g: a geriatric hospital)


Phrases:

Origin:
1920s: from Greek gēras ‘old age’ + iatros ‘doctor’, on the pattern of paediatric

[ˌdʒɛrɪˈatrɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an old person who is receiving special care
(e.g: a rest home for geriatrics)


Phrases:

Origin:
1920s: from Greek gēras ‘old age’ + iatros ‘doctor’, on the pattern of paediatric