veterinary

Definition

Of or relating to the medical or surgical treatment of non-human animals, especially domestic and farm animals.

Etymology

From Latin veterīnārius, from veterīnus and veterīnae (“cattle;"beasts of burden/of draught"”); compare with veterinarian.

Example Sentences

• "Max used all his veterinary knowledge to save the goose stuck in the fence."
• "The talented artist quickly became fluent in English, found work at a pizzeria and dreamed of becoming a veterinary assistant."

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