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veterinary surgeon

noun

Chiefly British. a veterinarian.
a veterinarian who practices surgery.

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Origin of veterinary surgeon

First recorded in 1795–1805

Words nearby veterinary surgeon

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary anatomy, veterinary medicine, veterinary surgeon, veterinary technician, vetiver, vetivert, Vetluga, vet. med.
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British Dictionary definitions for veterinary surgeon

veterinary surgeon

noun

British a person suitably qualified and registered to practise veterinary medicineUsual US and Canadian term: veterinarian
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