theriatrics

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/ˌθɛ.ɹiˈæ.tɹɪks/

noun

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

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

OriginAncient Greek θήρ →
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Meanings

nountheriatrics (uncountable)
  1. archaicuncountableThe science of medicine involving animals such as veterinary medicine or the treatment of animal bites.

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

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekθήρ“wild beast”
  2. Englishtheriatrics

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

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APA

theriatrics. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/theriatrics

MLA

“theriatrics.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/theriatrics. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “theriatrics,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/theriatrics.

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