GERIATRIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does geriatric mean? 

• GERIATRIC (adjective)
  The adjective GERIATRIC has 2 senses:

1. of or relating to the aged

2. of or relating to or practicing geriatrics

  Familiarity information: GERIATRIC used as an adjective is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• GERIATRIC (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to the aged

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Context example:

geriatric disorder

Pertainym:

aged (people who are old collectively)

Derivation:

geriatrics (the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Of or relating to or practicing geriatrics

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

geriatric; gerontological

Context example:

geriatric hospital

Pertainym:

geriatrics (the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people)

Derivation:

geriatrics (the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people)

 Context examples 

Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Are you in good spirits most of the time?

(GDS - Good Spirits Most of Time, NCI Thesaurus)

Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Is it hard for you to get started on new projects?

(GDS - Hard to Start New Projects, NCI Thesaurus)

Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Do you frequently worry about the future?

(GDS - Frequently Worry About Future, NCI Thesaurus)

Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Do you find life very exciting?

(GDS - Find Life Exciting, NCI Thesaurus)

Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Do you feel pretty worthless the way you are now?

(GDS - Feel Worthless, NCI Thesaurus)

Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Do you have trouble concentrating?

(GDS - Have Trouble Concentrating, NCI Thesaurus)

Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Are you hopeful about the future?

(GDS - Hopeful About Future, NCI Thesaurus)

Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Do you frequently get upset over little things?

(GDS - Often Upset Over Little Things, NCI Thesaurus)

Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Do you prefer to avoid social gatherings?

(GDS - Prefer to Avoid Social Gatherings, NCI Thesaurus)

Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Do you often feel helpless?

(GDS - Often Feel Helpless, NCI Thesaurus)