geriatrician

noun

ger·​i·​a·​tri·​cian ˌjer-ē-ə-ˈtri-shən How to pronounce geriatrician (audio) ˌjir- How to pronounce geriatrician (audio)
: a specialist in geriatrics

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Telehealth platforms aimed at elder care and chronic-disease management have proliferated, wagering that virtual visits and remote monitoring can partly substitute for a geriatrician or sleep specialist who doesn't exist within driving distance. — John Samuels, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Avoid Alcohol, Caffeine, and Late-Night Meals Meal timing is another lifestyle factor to consider when trying to improve sleep, according to Sharon Brangman, MD, a geriatrician and trustee of the McKnight Brain Research Foundation. — Allison Forsyth, Health, 9 June 2026 Jonathan Appelbaum is an internist, geriatrician and an HIV specialist. — Jonathan Appelbaum, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026 Developed in close consultation with geriatricians, regulators, and pharmaceutical companies, PROSPR is designed to create the foundation for a true longevity sector by enabling, in a clinical trial lasting just three years, the first generation of drugs targeting aging. — Andrew S. Brack, Time, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for geriatrician

Word History

Etymology

geriatr(ics) + -ician

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of geriatrician was in 1916

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“Geriatrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geriatrician. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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