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theriatrics

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌθɛ.ɹiˈæ.tɹɪks/

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noun

Meaning 1

The science of medicine involving animals such as veterinary medicine or the treatment of animal bites.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic, uncountable

Examples

  • Theriatrics was once taught as a distinct discipline before veterinary medicine became standardized.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek θήρ (thḗr, “wild beast”) + ἰατρός (iatrós, “doctor”).