veterinary

/ˈvɛtrɪnɛri/
/ˈvɛtrɪnɛrɪ/
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Other forms: veterinaries

Definitions of veterinary
  1. adjective
    of or relating to veterinarians or veterinary medicine
  2. noun
    a doctor who practices veterinary medicine
    synonyms: vet, veterinarian, veterinary surgeon
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    types:
    horse doctor
    a veterinarian who treats horses
    type of:
    Dr., MD, doc, doctor, medico, physician
    a licensed medical practitioner
Pronunciation
US
/ˈvɛtrɪnɛri/
UK
/ˈvɛtrɪnɛrɪ/
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