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GERONTOLOGICAL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to or practicing geriatrics

Example:

geriatric hospital

Synonyms:

geriatric; gerontological

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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

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

Derivation:

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

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