Definition

The area of medicine that focuses on health care for older people, including their diseases and treatment.

Example

The hospital has a specialized unit for geriatrics to provide better care for elderly patients.

Conversation

I heard you’re interested in geriatrics as a career path.

Yeah, I think it’s really fulfilling to work with older patients.

That makes sense; I imagine the geriatrics field has a lot of rewarding moments.

Absolutely! It’s all about improving their quality of life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Geriatrics** → It is formed from "geras" (Greek, meaning old age) and "iatros" (Greek, meaning physician or healer). The word refers to the branch of medicine that deals with the health care of elderly people.

Memory Tip

Think of 'geras' meaning old age and 'iatros' meaning physician — geriatrics is the field of medicine focused on caring for older individuals.

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