theriatrics

English

Etymology

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

Noun

theriatrics (uncountable)

1. (archaic) The science of medicine involving animals such as veterinary medicine or the treatment of animal bites.

Further reading

• “theriatrics”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
• “theriatrics”, in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.