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veterinary The important degree, and the one on which registration to practice is based, is the first or primary degree. A postgraduate degree has no relevance to the registration procedure. veterinary dermatology. the study of the diseases of the skin of animals.
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veterinary 1. pertaining to domestic animals and their diseases. 2. veterinarian. veterinary technician a health care worker who is skilled in technical aspects of veterinary medicine and works as a professional assistant to a veterinarian or to any of various types of researchers and scientists.
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Zoology Zoology (/zoʊˈɒlədʒi/, zoh-OL-luh-jee) or animal biology is the branch of biology that studies the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct, and how they interact with their ecosystems.
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animal animal. n. 1. (Zoology) zoology any living organism characterized by voluntary movement, the possession of cells with noncellulose cell walls and specialized sense organs enabling rapid response to stimuli, and the ingestion of complex organic substances such as plants and other animals. 2. any mammal, esp any mammal except man.
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cat Medical Dictionary. cat. play. noun , often attributive \ˈkat\. Medical Definition of cat. 1: a carnivorous mammal (Felis catus) long domesticated and kept as a pet or for catching rats and mice. 2: any of a family (Felidae) of mammals including the domestic cat, lion, tiger, leopard, jaguar, cougar, wildcat, lynx, and cheetah.
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What is a Veterinary Technician? Sandy is a veterinary technician who works at a local animal hospital. In order to become a veterinary technician Sandy attended a college program that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
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Definition of 'veterinary' adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Veterinary is used to describe the work of a person whose job is to treat sick or injured animals, or to describe the medical treatment of animals. It was decided that our veterinary screening of horses at events should be continued.
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Veterinary medicine For the BBC television show, see Animal Hospital. A veterinary technician in Ethiopia shows the owner of an ailing donkey how to sanitize the site of infection. Veterinary medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorder and injury in non-human animals. The scope of veterinary medicine is wide, covering all animal species, both domesticated and wild, with a wide range of conditions which can affect different species.
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- Full Definition of PEDIATRICS. : a branch of medicine dealing with the development, care, and diseases of children.
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- Veterinary medicine: The medical science concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases in animals. Aside from diagnosing and treating sick and injured animals, veterinarians prevent the transmission of animal diseases to people, and advise owners on the proper care of animals.
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- (Root word; L. veterinarius of or having to do with the beasts of burden). Besides diagnosing, treating animal health problems, and performing surgeries, many veterinarians also become specialists as they choose to specialize in a specific clinical field of veterinary medicine.
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veterinary 1780-90; < Latin veterīnārius, equivalent to veterīn(ae) beasts of burden (noun use of feminine plural of veterīnus pertaining to such beasts, equivalent to veter-, stem of vetus old, i.e., grown, able to take a load + -īnus -ine1) + -ārius -ary.
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physiology physiology. 1. the branch of medical science that studies the functions of living organisms or their parts. 2. the organic processes or functions of an organism or any of its parts.— physiologist, n. — physiologic, physiological, adj.hysiology. 1. the branch of medical science that studies the functions of living organisms or their parts. 2. the organic processes or functions of an organism or any of its parts.
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- Definition of pet. 1a : a pampered and usually spoiled childb : a person who is treated with unusual kindness or consideration : darling.
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doctor 1. (Medicine) a person licensed to practise medicine. 2. (Education) a person who has been awarded a higher academic degree in any field of knowledge. 3. (Veterinary Science) chiefly US and Canadian a person licensed to practise dentistry or veterinary medicine.
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What is a Certified Veterinary Technician? Veterinary Technology. Veterinary technology is the performance of services within the practice of veterinary medicine by a person employed by a licensed veterinarian to perform duties that require an understanding of veterinary medicine in order to carry out the orders of the veterinarian.
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Degree in Veterinary Medicine: Program Overviews A Doctor of [Veterinary|http://Study.com/best_veterinary_schools.html] Medicine program teaches the anatomy, physiology and life processes of animals. This understanding of common animal health functions provides a foundation for learning the detection and treatment of diseases and ailments.
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- Veterinary medicine is a challenging field. One significant difference between human and animal medicine is that veterinarians must be familiar with the anatomy and diseases of several different species. An appropriate treatment for one species might be ineffective or harmful if applied to another.
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vet Verb [edit]. vet ‎(third-person singular simple present vets, present participle vetting, simple past and past participle vetted). 1  To thoroughly check or investigate particularly with regard to providing formal approval.
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Holistic veterinary medicine The usual meaning for holistic veterinarian is a veterinarian who specializes in one or more alternative or complementary treatments. In practice, holistic veterinary medicine incorporates, but is not limited to, acupuncture, botanical medicine, chiropractic, homeopathy, massage therapy, and nutraceuticals.A veterinarian interested in alternative treatments may be a member of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association.olistic thinking is centered on love, empathy and respect. Use of blood tests, x-rays, and similar objective diagnostic techniques is minimalized in favor of sensitivity to the animal. Nearly every form of medicine and therapy used in alternative medicine for humans is also used in holistic veterinary medicine.
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Veterinary medicine A veterinary technician in Ethiopia shows the owner of an ailing donkey how to sanitize the site of infection. Veterinary medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorder and injury in animals. The scope of veterinary medicine is wide, covering all animal species, both domesticated and wild, with a wide range of conditions which can affect different species. Veterinary medicine is widely practiced, both with and without professional supervision.
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veterinary the study of the diseases of the skin of animals. veterinary drugs. medicines used in the treatment of animals. It is an important point in law that medicines used to treat animals should be registered by the relevant local authority, e.g. the Food and Drug Administration, for use in animals.
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veterinarian Definition of veterinarian for English Language Learners. : a person who is trained to give medical care and treatment to animals : an animal doctor.
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veterinarian n a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), who is educated and trained to provide medical and surgical care for domestic and exotic animals. a person trained and authorized to practice veterinary medicine and surgery; a doctor of veterinary medicine.
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animal Sometimes used to provide these services to an animal population in a country or state, e.g. Israel, Quebec. animal health technician. person other than a veterinarian trained in animal health techniques and bearing accredited qualifications.
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What Does a Veterinary Technician Do? Veterinary technicians (sometimes informally called vet techs) provide the front-line care animal patients need to recover from illness and injury and maintain good health.