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geriatrics

UK //ˌdʒer.iˈæt.rɪks//US //ˌdʒer.iˈæt.rɪks//

词源

源自希腊语 'geron'(老人)和 'iatros'(医生),字面意思为“老人医生”。

noun

❶ 老年医学,专门研究老年人健康问题和疾病的医学分支,关注衰老过程中的生理变化和疾病预防。

“She decided to specialize in geriatrics to help elderly patients.”

(她决定专攻老年医学,以帮助老年患者。)

“Geriatrics focuses on the unique healthcare needs of older adults.”

(老年医学关注老年人独特的医疗需求。)

同义词:elderly care, aging medicine, senior healthcare

常见短语

geriatrics ward — 医院中专为老年患者设立的病房,提供适合其需求的医疗护理。

“My grandmother was admitted to the geriatrics ward for her recovery.”

(我祖母被安排到老年病房进行康复治疗。)