veterinary

/vɛˈtɛrɪnəri/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or concerned with the care and treatment of animals, especially in a clinical or scientific context

“She worked in the veterinary clinic to help animals recover from surgery.”

2. noun

the branch of medicine dealing with the care and treatment of animals, especially in a clinical or scientific context

“The veterinarian studied veterinary medicine to become a skilled animal doctor.”

Synonyms

  • animal
  • zoological

Antonyms

  • anthropological
  • human