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Definition of Veterinary
1. Noun. A doctor who practices veterinary medicine.
Generic synonyms: Doc, Doctor, Dr., Md, Medico, Physician
Specialized synonyms: Horse Doctor
Derivative terms: Vet, Vet
2. Adjective. Of or relating to veterinarians or veterinary medicine.
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)