theriogenology

[theer-ee-oh-juh-nol-uh-jee]

noun

1. the branch of veterinary medicine encompassing all aspects of reproduction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of theriogenology¹

< Greek thērí ( on ) beast + -o- + Greek gén ( os ) offspring, sex + -o- + -logy

Example Sentences

But the new interim dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Carolyn Henry, reversed that decision after deciding the theriogenology program had potential to bring in revenue.

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"The results demonstrate unequivocally that killer whales in captivity have similar life expectancies to those in the wild and provide invaluable knowledge concerning normal reproductive patterns of the species," said Todd Robeck, vice president of theriogenology at SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment.

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The research was published in the January 2012 issue of Theriogenology.

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The first of several papers detailing their studies was published in the September 2011 issue of Theriogenology.

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