Named Groups

Geriatricians

Physicians specializing in physiological and pathological aspects of aging and the aged, including the clinical problems of senescence and senility.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Physicians specializing in physiological and pathological aspects of aging and the aged, including the clinical problems of senescence and senility.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Gerontologists
  • Geriatrician
  • Gerontologist

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Aspects Covered

12 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, education, ethics, history, legislation & jurisprudence, organization & administration, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends.

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History Note

2017

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Previous Indexing

  • Geriatrics (1969-2016)

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Tree Numbers

  1. M01w.526.485.810w.533w
  2. N02.360.810w.533w

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NLM Classification

WT 21

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Geriatricians. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000072219. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000072219
  2. Geriatricians. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geriatrician
  3. Geriatricians. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2580327