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veterinary

[ vet-er-uh-ner-ee, ve-truh- ]

noun

plural veterinaries.
  1. a veterinarian.


adjective

  1. of or relating to the medical and surgical treatment of animals, especially domesticated animals.

veterinary

/ ˈvɛtrɪnrɪ; ˈvɛtərɪnərɪ /

adjective

  1. of or relating to veterinary medicine
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ԴDz·İ··Բy adjective noun plural nonveterinaries
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of veterinary1

1780–90; < Latin ٱīܲ, equivalent to ٱī ( ae ) beasts of burden (noun use of feminine plural of ٱīus pertaining to such beasts, equivalent to veter-, stem of vetus old, i.e., grown, able to take a load + -īԳܲ -ine 1 ) + -ary
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of veterinary1

C18: from Latin ٱīārius concerning draught animals, from ٱīae draught animals; related to vetus mature (hence able to bear a burden)
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Example Sentences

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A standing start was reintroduced along with further veterinary checks.

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This rapid growth has been fuelled by emerging trends such as pet boarding, insurance and specialised veterinary care.

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The first case of bird flu in sheep has been found in the UK, the nation's chief veterinary officer has confirmed.

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The XL bully ban has also had an impact on police resources with kennelling costs and veterinary bills contributing to an expected £25m being spent by April this year.

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Xylazine, also known as tranq, is a powerful veterinary sedative, which is often combined with fentanyl to enhance and prolong the effects of the synthetic opioid.

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