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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

geriatrics

/dʒɪˈrɑːtrɪks/ noun · British & US
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What does geriatrics mean?

noun

The branch of medicine concerned with the health and care of elderly people. The study of the social, psychological, and biological changes that occur in old age.

Example

"The geriatrics department at the hospital specializes in treating patients with age-related illnesses."

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