veterinary
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adjective
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Origin of veterinary
1780–90; < Latin veterīnārius, equivalent to veterīn ( ae ) beasts of burden (noun use of feminine plural of veterīnus pertaining to such beasts, equivalent to veter-, stem of vetus old, i.e., grown, able to take a load + -īnus -ine 1 ) + -ārius -ary
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This collaborative strategy is known as the One Medicine approach, which encourages the exchange of knowledge between veterinary and medical researchers to improve health outcomes across species.
From Science Daily • May 24, 2026
Having insurance is a good first step, says Rebecca Greenstein, a veterinary expert at pet-services marketplace Rover.com.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
After discovering veterinary acupuncture a decade ago, she eventually left Western medicine behind to launch a mobile practice sticking needles in dogs and cats.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
The injured duckling was treated at a veterinary clinic while the other ducklings escaped the area with the mother duck.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
On the outskirts I looked up a veterinary in the phone book, asked directions, and rushed Charley into the examination room as an emergency.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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