geriatrics; geriatric medicine
Medical specialty focusing on health care of elderly people. Often used interchangeably with 老年医学, though 老人医学 may emphasize clinical aspects.
See also: 老年医学
He is a doctor specializing in geriatric medicine.
Often used synonymously with 老人医学, but 老年医学 may have a broader focus on the aging process itself, while 老人医学 emphasizes clinical care of the elderly.
Compound of 老人 (elderly person) and 医学 (medical science).