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geriatrics (jer″e-atĀ“riks) the branch of health care dealing with the problems of aging and diseases of the aged; it grows increasingly important as modern medicine and a rising standard of living lengthen life expectancy and increase the proportion of aged persons in society. See also gerontology.
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