geriatrics

(noun)

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.

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Examples of geriatrics in the following topics:

  • Health Problems

    • Geriatrics is the field of medicine that specializes in treating older adults.
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