theriatrics

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The science of medicine involving animals such as veterinary medicine or the treatment of animal bites.

Pronunciation

/ˌθɛ.ɹiˈæ.tɹɪks/

Word forms

theriatrics

Etymology

From Ancient Greek θήρ (thḗr, “wild beast”) + ἰατρός (iatrós, “doctor”).

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