Definitions for geriatrics

geriatrics ger·i·at·rics

Spelling: [jer-ee-a-triks, jeer-]
IPA: /ˌdʒɛr iˈæ trɪks, ˌdʒɪər-/

Geriatrics is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 588 anagrams from letters in geriatrics (acegiirrst).

Definitions for geriatrics

noun

  1. the branch of medicine dealing with the diseases, debilities, and care of aged persons.
  2. the study of the physical processes and problems of aging; gerontology.
  3. Slang. an old person.

adjective

  1. of or relating to geriatrics, old age, or aged persons.

Origin of geriatrics

First recorded in 1905-10; See origin at geriatric, -ics

Examples for geriatrics

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Word Value for geriatrics
Scrable

13

Words with friends

15

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