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veterinary definition

vet·eri·nary (vet′ər ə ner′ē, ve′trə-)

adjective

designating or of the branch of medicine dealing with the prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries in animals, esp. domestic animals

Etymology: L veterinarius, of beasts of burden < veterina, beasts of burden < veterinus, pertaining to beasts of burden < vetus (gen. veteris), old, in the sense “beasts of a certain age”: see veteran

noun pl. veterinaries -·nar′·ies

veterinarian

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veterinary Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • surgeon: Neither a second opinion veterinary surgeon nor a referral practice should ever seek to take over the case.

Modifying Another Word

  • also: The College not only trains veterinary surgeons but also veterinary scientists, nurses and physiotherapists.
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