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geriatric
relating to the medical care of old age
In more detail
1. (adjective) relating to or affecting old people or the care of old people
2. (adjective) old or outdated, no longer modern or effective
Examples
- 1. The hospital opened a new geriatric ward for elderly patients.
- 2. They replaced the geriatric computer system with modern equipment.
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