theriatrics
American
[theer-ee-a-triks]
/ ˌθɪər iˈæ trɪks /
noun
(used with a singular verb)
Etymology
Origin of theriatrics
< Greek thēr-, combining form of thḗr beast, carnivore + -iatrics
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