veterinary

== English == === Etymology === From Latin veterīnārius, from veterīnus and veterīnae (“cattle;"beasts of burden/of draught"”); compare with veterinarian. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈvɛtɪnɹi/, /ˈvɛtɹɪnɹi/, /vɛtɪnɛɹi/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈvɛtəɹɪnɛɹi/, /ˈvɛtɹɪnɛɹi/, /ˈvɛtɪnɛɹi/ === Adjective === veterinary (comparative more veterinary, superlative most veterinary) Of or relating to the medical or surgical treatment of non-human animals, especially domestic and farm animals. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== veterinarian ==== Translations ==== === Noun === veterinary (plural veterinaries) A veterinary surgeon; a veterinarian. ==== Translations ====