geriatric

• Relatif à la vieillesse ou aux soins médicaux des personnes âgées.

Relating to old age or the medical care of elderly people.

1. Relating to old ageB2formalmedical

   Of or relating to the elderly or the process of aging.

   relatif à la vieillesse

   • The hospital has a specialized geriatric ward for elderly patients.
   • Geriatric medicine focuses on the health issues of older adults.
   • She works as a nurse in a geriatric care facility.

   Synonymesagedelderlygerontologicaloldsenescent

   Antonymesyoungyouthful

2. Relating to geriatricsB2formalmedical

   Of or relating to the branch of medicine that deals with the health and care of older people.

   gériatrique (relatif à la gériatrie)

   • He is a leading researcher in geriatric psychiatry.
   • The clinic offers comprehensive geriatric assessments.
   • Geriatric specialists often work with multidisciplinary teams.