geriatrician

IPA/ˌdʒeriəˈtrɪʃn/
KK[dʒˌɛriətrˈɪʃən]IPA/ˌdʒeriəˈtrɪʃn/

geriatrician — noun

  • geriatriciansingular
  • geriatriciansplural

1. A doctor who has special training in treating the health problems of older peopl

1.名詞C1
釋義

A doctor who has special training in treating the health problems of older people.

例句

Fatima's grandmother sees a geriatrician every six months for check-ups.

The hospital hired a new geriatrician to run its senior health clinic.

collocation: hire/appoint a geriatrician

同義詞

文法句型

see/consult + geriatrician

be referred to + geriatrician

train as + geriatrician

用法筆記

Distinguish from gerontologist: a geriatrician is a medical doctor who treats patients; a gerontologist studies the ageing process and may work in research or social policy.

常見錯誤

❌My grandfather sees a gerontologist for his heart condition.
✅My grandfather sees a geriatrician for his heart condition.
💡a gerontologist studies ageing; a geriatrician is a medical doctor who can treat illnesses.