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Definition of Veterinary
1. Adjective. Of or relating to veterinarians or veterinary medicine.
2. Noun. A doctor who practices veterinary medicine.
Generic synonyms: Doc, Doctor, Dr., Md, Medico, Physician
Specialized synonyms: Horse Doctor
Derivative terms: Vet, Vet
Definition of Veterinary
1. a. Of or pertaining to the art of healing or treating the diseases of domestic animals, as oxen, horses, sheep, etc.; as, a veterinary writer or school.
2. a. Of or pertaining to the art of healing or treating the diseases of domestic animals, as oxen, horses, sheep, etc.; as, a veterinary writer or school.
Definition of Veterinary
1. Adjective. Of or relating to the medical or surgical treatment of animals, especially domestic and farm animals ¹
2. Noun. A veterinary surgeon, a veterinarian ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Veterinary
1. [n -RIES]
Medical Definition of Veterinary
1. Of or pertaining to the art of healing or treating the diseases of domestic animals, as oxen, horses, sheep, etc.; as, a veterinary writer or school. Origin: L. Veterinarius of or belonging to beasts of burden an draught, fr. Veterinus, probably originally, of or pertaining to yearlings: cf. F. Veterinaire. See Veteran, Wether. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)