veterinary
/ˈvɛt(ə)rɪn(ə)ri
/ /ˈvɛt(ə)nri /adjective
Relating to the diseases, injuries, and treatment of farm and domestic animals: a veterinary nurse...
- And in these advantages our domestic animals have had due share by the improvement of veterinary medicine.
- Many years ago my love for animals steered me toward a career in veterinary medicine.
- The Forum discussed the possibility of organising veterinary inspections at the farm prior to departure.
noun (plural veterinaries) dated
A veterinary surgeon.In this year's no 22 of the Swedish magazine Ridsport, two Norwegian veterinaries reported on a test they had performed themselves.
Origin
Late 18th century: from Latin veterinarius, from veterinae 'cattle'.
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