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Meanings of elderly in English

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Advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables)

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Portuguese
velho

People who are old collectively.

velho
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Examples for "older"
Examples for "older"
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Introduction: Falls in older aged adults are an important public health problem.
Pubmed
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However, the new results show the house cat lineage is far older.
BBC
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However, for many older refugees at Mbera escaping violence is nothing new.
Reuters
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With a new year always comes the reality that you're getting older.
Ebony
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Results: Teriparatide patients were older and in poorer health than bisphosphonate patients.
Pubmed
1
A senior government source said: We know what companies' investment criteria is.
The Guardian
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A senior diplomat said of Friday morning's result: We want a deal.
The Guardian
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Free public transport for senior citizens has been introduced in Northern Ireland.
The Irish Times
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One senior Republican said an agreement could come today, though hurdles remain.
The Irish Times
5
A senior health official acknowledged a greater pace of change was needed.
BBC
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Introduction: Falls in older aged adults are an important public health problem.
Pubmed
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He left his home in East Afghanistan nine years ago aged 12.
Radio NZ
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He said initially children aged six and seven would benefit next year.
The Irish Times
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Methods: Children aged younger than 30 days undergoing cardiac operations were reviewed.
Pubmed
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Currently the Youth Court hears cases involving children aged 16 or younger.
Radio NZ
Usage of elderly in English
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Objective: Inflammation is key risk factor for several conditions in the elderly.
Pubmed
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There remains, however, room for improvement among elderly stage III-IV FL patients.
Pubmed
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Conclusion: Warfarin treatment in primary health care is prevalent among the elderly.
Pubmed
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Background: Sacopenia is a common problem in elderly with the adverse outcomes.
Pubmed
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Background: Pneumococcal disease is most prevalent among young children and elderly adults.
Pubmed
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Therefore muscle endurance training is necessary to prevent falls in elderly people.
Pubmed
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Mr Culvert said that causes significant risks for people, especially the elderly.
Radio NZ
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Conclusions: Nationwide efforts are needed for managing polypharmacy among Korean elderly patients.
Pubmed
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The Government says it wants to help the elderly live at home.
The Irish Times
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Scotland has a different system of free personal care for elderly people.
The Guardian
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Possible referral bias due to inclusion of relatively high risk elderly patients.
Pubmed
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However, in adult and elderly groups, the associated factors might be different.
Pubmed
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Most people had to stand, including a large number of elderly people.
The Irish Times
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Both the elderly and children collect food about three times a week.
The South African
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Dr Howden-Chapman said it was most important for children and elderly people.
Radio NZ
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Families, the elderly and disabled people wait years for sanitation that works.
The Guardian
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Portuguese
velho
Elderly through the time
Elderly across language varieties
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Common
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