animal medicine

noun

UK /ˈænɪməl ˈmɛdsɪn/

US /ˈænɪməl ˈmɛdɪsɪn/

Animal medicine is the special care and healing that helps sick or hurt animals feel better.

The vet studied animal medicine so she could help dogs, cats, and horses.

SYNONYMS

veterinary medicine veterinary care animal health care animal healing

RELATED WORDS

veterinarian vet clinic animal hospital pet care zoology

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A traditional remedy made from parts of animals, used in some folk healing practices.

Some old stories tell of animal medicine used by healers long ago.

3. In some Native American traditions, the spiritual power or lesson that an animal represents.

In that tradition, the bear's animal medicine stands for courage and strength.

4. Medicine given to farm or zoo animals to keep them healthy.

The farmer keeps animal medicine on hand for the cows and sheep.