veterinary medicine

noun

UK /ˈvɛt.ər.ɪ.nər.i ˈmɛd.ɪ.sɪn/

US /ˈvɛt.ər.ə.nɛr.i ˈmɛd.ə.sɪn/

Veterinary medicine is the kind of medicine that helps sick or hurt animals get better.

She wants to study veterinary medicine so she can take care of dogs and cats.

SYNONYMS

animal medicine veterinary science animal health care veterinary practice

RELATED WORDS

veterinarian animal hospital clinic zoology animal care

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The branch of science that deals with the prevention and treatment of diseases in animals.

Veterinary medicine has advanced greatly in the treatment of farm animals.

3. The professional field or practice of veterinarians.

He has worked in veterinary medicine for over twenty years.

4. The medicines and treatments used to heal animals.

The clinic stocks veterinary medicine for both pets and livestock.