Advertisement

Advertisement

psychogeriatric

/ ˌsaɪkəʊdʒɛrɪˈætrɪk /

adjective

  1. technical_term.
    (of an older person) no longer in touch with everyday realities; exhibiting delusions; mentally incompetent


noun

    1. a confused old person
    2. an impersonal label for a patient, as a unit, requiring institutional services appropriate for a mentally disordered old person

Advertisement

Word of the Day

flabbergast

[flab-er-gast ]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


psychogenicpsychogeriatrics