In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
GERIATRICS
geriatrics, gerontology
(noun) the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Noun
geriatrics (uncountable)
(medicine) 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.
Etymology 2
Noun
geriatrics
plural of geriatric
Source: Wiktionary
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LEND
(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”
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