veterinarian

Etymology

From Latin veterīnārius (“cattle doctor”) + -an, from veterīnae (“beasts of burden, draught-”), probably from vehō (“to convey, draw”), or from vetus (“old”).

noun

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

adj

  1. veterinary

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