veterinary
Americannoun
plural
veterinariesadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- nonveterinary adjective
Etymology
Origin of veterinary
1780–90; < Latin veterīnārius, equivalent to veterīn ( ae ) beasts of burden (noun use of feminine plural of veterīnus pertaining to such beasts, equivalent to veter-, stem of vetus old, i.e., grown, able to take a load + -īnus -ine 1 ) + -ārius -ary
Example Sentences
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In the case of Canelo, Good Samaritans found him and brought him to the Pasadena Humane Society, where veterinary staff tended to his badly burned paws and smoke-irritated eyes.
From Los Angeles Times
The main concern centers on how veterinary parasite treatments might affect species that are not the intended targets.
From Science Daily
Giardia is spread through feces-contaminated water, soil and food, according to Cornell University’s veterinary college.
From Los Angeles Times
Janie was always trying to get Mom to rename her veterinary clinic something else.
From Literature
With Grief bouncing at his heels, he ambled down the winding driveway, past the pair of small barns, to his father's veterinary office.
From Literature
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