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geriatric

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




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Seeking a fresh start, Petriscak retired from her career as a geriatric nurse practitioner and left California.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Chinese wellness practices, once associated with the tacky and geriatric, have suddenly found themselves in vogue, largely among Americans.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 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

Just as he had throughout the trial, Nels Gudmundsson rose with a geriatric awkwardness that was painful for the citizens in the gallery to observe.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson




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