geriatrician Definition
a doctor who specializes in the medical care and treatment of elderly people.
Using geriatrician: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "geriatrician" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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My grandmother's geriatrician is very attentive to her needs.
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Geriatricians are trained to deal with the unique health concerns of older adults.
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After completing medical school, she decided to specialize in geriatrics and become a geriatrician.
geriatrician Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for geriatrician
- gerontologist
- senior care physician
Summary: geriatrician in Brief
'Geriatrician' [ˌdʒer.i.əˈtrɪʃ.ən] refers to a medical doctor who specializes in the care and treatment of elderly people. Geriatricians are trained to address the unique health concerns of older adults. Examples of usage include 'My grandmother's geriatrician is very attentive to her needs.' and 'After completing medical school, she decided to specialize in geriatrics and become a geriatrician.'
