GERIATRICS
10 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of GERIATRICS
The branch of medicine that focuses on health promotion and the prevention and treatment of disease and disability in later life. The term itself can be distinguished from gerontology, which is the study of the aging process itself.
An old person.
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Is GERIATRICS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GERIATRICS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: GERIATRICS uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for GERIATRICS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | e | r | i | a | t | r | i | c | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GERIATRICS
100 words from the letters in GERIATRICS
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How to Use GERIATRICS in Word Games
GERIATRICS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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