GERIATRIC


Meaning of GERIATRIC in English

adj. & n.

--adj.

1. of or relating to old people.

2 colloq. old, outdated.

--n.

1. an old person, esp. one receiving special care.

2 colloq. a person or thing considered as relatively old or outdated.

Etymology: Gk geras old age + iatros doctor

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.