geriatrisch
Translation
geriatric
Examples
Er braucht geriatrische Pflege.
He needs geriatric care.
Die geriatrische Abteilung ist neu.
The geriatric ward is new.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) geriatric A geriatric patient needs special attention.
Similar Words
altersbedingt (age-related)
Etymology
From Greek 'gēras' (old age) + 'iatros' (healer).
Memory Tips
It's the German equivalent of 'geriatric'. Think of a geriatric doctor for elderly patients.