Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

geriátrico

adjective
/ʤɛrɪˈætrɪk/
Definition
relating to the branch of medicine dealing with the care of elderly people.
Examples
  • O cuidado geriátrico é essencial para garantir a qualidade de vida dos idosos.
  • Os hospitais têm departamentos geriátricos especializados.
Meaning
pertaining to the health care of aging individuals and the treatment of conditions associated with old age.
Synonyms
  • gerontológico
  • idade avançada
  • senil