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GERONTOLOGICAL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does gerontological mean?
• GERONTOLOGICAL (adjective)
The adjective GERONTOLOGICAL has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to or practicing geriatrics
Familiarity information: GERONTOLOGICAL used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to or practicing geriatrics
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
geriatric; gerontological
Context example:
geriatric hospital
Pertainym:
geriatrics (the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people)
Derivation:
gerontology (the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people)
Context examples
Through theory and research; clinical specialists advance the health care of older adults and the specialty of gerontological nursing.
(Gerontological Nurse Specialist, NCI Thesaurus)
Gerontological Nurse Practitioners are employed in clinics, doctor's offices, long-term care facilities, and hospitals.
(Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, NCI Thesaurus)
Clinical specialists provide comprehensive gerontological nursing services independently or collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
(Gerontological Nurse Specialist, NCI Thesaurus)
Clinical specialists in gerontological nursing are experts in providing, directing, and influencing the care of older adults and their families and significant others in a variety of settings.
(Gerontological Nurse Specialist, NCI Thesaurus)
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