Theriatrics
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌθɛ.ɹiˈæ.tɹɪks/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Theriatrics is a noun meaning (archaic) The science of medicine involving animals such as veterinary medicine or the treatment of animal bites.
Meaning
(archaic) The science of medicine involving animals such as veterinary medicine or the treatment of animal bites.
Example Sentences
Theriatrics was once taught as a distinct discipline before veterinary medicine became standardized.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include veterinarianism, theriology, rodentology, thereology, ephebiatrics, hippopathology.
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