veterinary
Americannoun
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veterinaries
plural
adjective
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Etymology
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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Over the past three years, we’ve depleted a significant portion of our cash reserves due to a new roof, various home repairs, two used cars and some unexpected veterinary bills.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
Eksteen said a recent contrast CT scan and bone marrow biopsy “have provided our veterinary team with important new information” but added the picture remains incomplete.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
But Andrew Muir added that in this case it was the assessment of veterinary staff that "this option was simply not possible".
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
The report also recommended a review of the relationship between the industry and UK and international veterinary medicine regulators, and for the pet health industry to fund further research on the environmental impact of treatments.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Jerry had never worn a space suit, but he was the chief of the veterinary division at the Institute, and he understood monkeys.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
The crossing watchmen must keep their little shacks trim and orderly, the engineers must carry repair kits and act as veterinaries for minor ailments of their Iron Horses.
From Time Magazine Archive
Under the new bill, druggists may not sell liquor; physicians, dentists, veterinaries and ministers of the gospel may obtain special permits to buy.
From Time Magazine Archive
Igloo, 6, fox terrier, pet and mascot of Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd on polar expeditions; of indigestion; in Boston, Mass., after three veterinaries had sought to save his life.
From Time Magazine Archive
In inspecting the carcases the veterinaries take the most minute precautions.
From A Terminal Market System New York's Most Urgent Need; Some Observations, Comments, and Comparisons of European Markets by Madeleine Black
With the coming of the motor the race of coachmen, grooms and veterinaries began to perish from the earth.
From By Advice of Counsel by Arthur Cheney Train
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