VETERINARIAN

veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary surgeon, vet

(noun) a doctor who practices veterinary medicine

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

veterinarian (plural veterinarians)

(now, US) A medical doctor who treats animals.

Usage notes

In many jurisdictions, the use of the name veterinarian is restricted by law to persons with specific degrees or licenses.

Synonyms

• (doctor who treats animals): veterinary surgeon, veterinary, animal doctor, vet

Adjective

veterinarian (not comparable)

veterinary

Source: Wiktionary


Vet`er*i*na"ri*an, n. Etym: [L. veterinarius. See Veterinary.]

Definition: One skilled in the diseases of cattle or domestic animals; a veterinary surgeon.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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