geriatric

/ˌdʒɛrɪˈætrɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or affecting the elderly, especially in a medical context

“The geriatric ward at the hospital specializes in caring for elderly patients.”

2. noun

the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of the elderly

“She studied geriatric medicine and became an expert in the field.”

Synonyms

  • elderly
  • gerontological

Antonyms

  • infantile
  • juvenile