| geriatrics |
Branch of medicine that treats all problems peculiar to old age and the aging
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| geriatrics |
Diagnose and treat the diseases of the elderly.
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| geriatrics |
The branch of medicine that deals with the conditions, illnesses, and syndromes that generally occur in later life, and focuses on maintaining function as long as possible. A geriatrician is a physician who has had additional, specialized training in the medical care of older adults.
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| geriatrics |
The branch of medicine concerned with the physiological and pathological aspects of the aged, including the clinical problems of senescence and senility.
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| geriatrician |
A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of older persons.
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