veterinary

word

Definition

Relating to the medical care and treatment of animals.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly as an adjective in 'veterinary clinic', 'veterinary medicine', or 'veterinary surgeon'. The noun for the specialist is 'veterinarian'. Formal and used in professional or academic settings.

Spanish: veterinario - veterinaria (adjetivo)Portuguese (BR): veterinário - veterinária (adjetivo)Portuguese (PT): veterinário - veterinária (adjetivo)Chinese (Simplified): 兽医的 Chinese (Traditional): 獸醫的 Hindi: पशु चिकित्सा संबंधी Arabic: بيطري

Example Sentences

I want to study veterinary medicine.

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She works at a veterinary clinic.

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There are many veterinary hospitals in the city.

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I'm taking my dog for a veterinary check-up tomorrow.

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After the accident, he needed immediate veterinary attention.

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She's interested in veterinary science because she loves animals.

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