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June 29, 2016 Word of the Day

veterinarian /ˌvɛtərəˈnerijən/ noun
veterinarian
/ˌvɛtərəˈnerijən/
noun

plural veterinarians

The veterinarian is checking the dog's teeth.
The veterinarian is checking the dog's teeth.
Definition of VETERINARIAN

[count] chiefly US

: a person who is trained to give medical care and treatment to animals : an animal doctor

— called also vet, (British, formal) veterinary surgeon

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