geriatrics

The word “geriatrics” has 4 syllables: ger-i-at-rics

It's pronounced as /ˌdʒɛr.iˈæt.rɪks/

What is synonym and antonym for geriatrics?

In the thesaurus, “geriatrics” has 45 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for geriatrics along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for geriatrics

adults
advancing years
age
agedness
ancients
autumn of life
beldames
beldams
caducity
debility
declining years
decrepitude
dotage
dotards
dowagers
elderliness
elders
evening of life
feebleness
gaffers
golden age
golden years
golden-agers
grandames
grandams
graybeards
grown-ups
infirmity
latter part of animate life
longevity
old-timers
oldness
oldsters
patriarchs
retirement age
second childhood
senectitude
senescence
senility
senior citizens
seniority
seniors
whitebeards
winter of life
years

Antonyms for geriatrics

adolescence
adolescents
childhood
children
cubs
infancy
juveniles
kiddies
kids
minors
youngsters
youth
youths

Meanings of geriatrics

noun
1. The branch of medicine that focuses on health promotion and the prevention and treatment of disease and disability in later life. The term itself can be distinguished from gerontology, which is the study of the aging process itself.
2. An old person.

Example Sentences

She decided to pursue a career in geriatrics to care for older adults.
The hospital’s geriatrics department focuses on age-related illnesses.
Advances in geriatrics have improved treatments for chronic conditions.
Doctors specializing in geriatrics understand the unique needs of elderly patients.
The university offers a degree program in geriatrics and aging studies.

On this page you'll find 58 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to geriatrics, such as: adolescence, adolescents, adults, advancing years, age, agedness, ancients.

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