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Definition of "veterinary" []

  • Of or relating to veterinary medicine; concerned or connected with the medical or surgical treatment of animals, especially domestic animals. (adjective)
  • A veterinarian. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "veterinary" in a sentence
  • "Not to mention the rampant rent-seeking resulting from idiocies such as chlorhexidine mouthwash being prescription only for humans, while available otc in veterinary formulation."
  • "Below is a direct quote from a veterinarian who is involved in veterinary ethics."
  • "One has a chemistry Ph.D., two have doctorates in veterinary medicine and the last three are all in the Oregon State University graduate program working toward their Ph.D. s in nuclear engineering."