theriatrics

theriatrics
\\ˌthirēˈa.triks\ noun plural but singular or plural in construction
Etymology: ther- + -iatrics
: the science of veterinary medicine

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/thear'ee a"triks/, n. (used with a sing. v.)
the study and practice of veterinary medicine.
[ < Gk ther-, comb. form of thér beast, carnivore + -IATRICS]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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