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geriatric

[jer-ee-a-trik, jeer-] / ˌdʒɛr iˈæ trɪk, ˌdʒɪər- /




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The near-total dominance of a trio of weak albums is a sign of a geriatric culture with no interest in slowing its decline.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

She is also a geriatric nurse practitioner and has many older patients who want to remain in their house.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

You can have a family meeting with a professional mediator, elder-law attorney and/or geriatric specialist in which you each give your suggestions, and allow your mother to express her wishes.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026

Here’s a searchable list of geriatricians, and one of geriatric pharmacists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

The mission would study the effects of space on a geriatric astronaut.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson




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