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Definition of Geriatrician
1. Noun. A specialist in gerontology.
Generic synonyms: Medical Specialist, Specialist
Derivative terms: Geriatrics, Gerontology
Definition of Geriatrician
1. Noun. (medicine) A medical doctor specialising in the assessment and treatment of elderly people. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Geriatrician
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Geriatrician
Literary usage of Geriatrician
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Living Longer, Growing Stronger: The Vital Role of Geriatric Medicine edited by Charles E. Grassley (1998)
"This geriatrician is now developing a care plan for me in order to prevent ...
While it took 6 weeks to get my first appointment with the geriatrician, ..."
2. Report of a Summit: 1st Annual Crossing the Quality Chasm Summit: A Focus on by Karen Adams, Ann Greiner, Janet Corrigan (2004)
"... MD Dr. Lynn is a geriatrician who has taken on the challenge of improving
end-of-life care. She is currently Director of the Washington Home Center for ..."
3. Bound for Good Health: A Collection of Age Pages (1993)
"Often a neurologist, psychiatrist, family doctor, internist, or geriatrician is
the primary care doctor. She or he will closely watch the patient, ..."
4. Treatment Of Pressure Ulcers: Clinical Practice Guideline by Nancy Bergstrom (1997)
"... nutritionist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, geriatrician, and
physiatrist. Consultants with special expertise, such as dermatologists or ..."
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