Veterinary \Vet"er*i*na*ry\ (v[e^]t"[~e]r*[i^]*n[asl]*r[y^]), a.
   [L. veterinarius of or belonging to beasts of burden and
   draught, fr. veterinus, probably originally, of or pertaining
   to yearlings: cf. F. v['e]t['e]rinaire. See Veteran,
   Wether.]
   Of or pertaining to the art of healing or treating the
   diseases of domestic animals, as oxen, horses, sheep, various
   pets, etc.; as, a veterinary writer or school.
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	veterinary
     adj : of or relating to veterinarians or veterinary medicine
     n : a doctor who practices veterinary medicine [syn: veterinarian,
          veterinary surgeon, vet]