veterinary

/'vetərinəri/

Thân thiện

A veterinary technician gently examines a small dog on an examination table.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Relating to the medical care and treatment of animals: Describes anything connected to the science, practice, or profession of diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases and injuries in animals.

2. Noun:

   • A doctor for animals; a veterinarian: A professional who is qualified and licensed to practice veterinary medicine.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:

  • She decided to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.
  • The farm called for immediate veterinary assistance when the cows fell ill.
  • This is a standard veterinary procedure for treating such infections.

• Noun:

  • The veterinary examined the injured dog and prescribed antibiotics.
  • We need to take our cat to the veterinary for her annual check-up.

Advanced Usage

• "Veterinary science": The academic discipline and body of knowledge concerning animal health.

  • He holds a degree in veterinary science from a prestigious university.

• "Veterinary surgeon": (Chiefly British English) A formal term for a veterinarian.

  • The veterinary surgeon performed a successful operation on the racehorse.

Variants and Related Words

• Veterinarian (n): The more common full term for a doctor who treats animals; synonymous with the noun form of 'veterinary'.

  • The veterinarian advised on the best diet for my pet.

• Veterinary hospital/clinic (n): A medical facility dedicated to treating animals.

  • The injured bird was taken to the 24-hour veterinary hospital.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Animal-medical, zoological (in a medical context).
• Noun: Vet (informal), veterinarian, animal doctor.

Related Phrases

• Veterinary care: The provision of medical treatment for animals.

  • Proper veterinary care is essential for a pet's well-being.

• Veterinary pathologist: A specialist who studies animal diseases through laboratory analysis.

  • The veterinary pathologist identified the cause of the outbreak.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to veterinarians or veterinary medicine

Noun

1. a doctor who practices veterinary medicine

Từ đồng nghĩa

• veterinarian
• veterinary surgeon
• vet