vet ‧ e ‧ ri ‧ na ‧ ry /ˈvet ə rən ə ri, ˈvet ə rɪn ə ri $ -neri/ BrE AmE adjective [only before noun]
[ Date: 1700-1800 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: veterinarius 'of animals used for carrying loads' , from veterinae 'animals used for carrying loads' ]
relating to the medical care and treatment of sick animals:
veterinary medicine