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veterinary medicine / veterinary science
nounfemininegeneral usevery common/vɨtɨɾiˈnaɾjɐ/ve·te·ri·na·ri·a
Definitions
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The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury, and disorder in animals.
Usage examples
“He is pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine.”
“Veterinary science has made great strides in animal welfare.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
veterinary clinicveterinary medicineveterinary schoolveterinary professional
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A place where a veterinarian works; an animal clinic.
Usage examples
“I took my cat to the vet's for her vaccinations.”
“The new veterinary clinic is open 24 hours.”
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Common combinations
go to the vet'slocal vet'semergency vet's