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geriatrician

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ger·i·a·tri·cian  (jr--trshn) also ger·i·at·rist (-trst)
n.
A physician who specializes in geriatrics.
geriatrician
a physician who specializes in the care of the elderly.
See also: Medical Specialties
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.geriatrician - a specialist in gerontology
gerontologist
medical specialist, specialist - practices one branch of medicine


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