ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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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