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veterinarian
noun vet·er·i·nar·i·an \ˌve-tə-rə-ˈner-ē-ən, ˌve-trə-, ˌve-tə-ˈner-\
: a person who is trained to give medical care and treatment to animals : an animal doctor
Full Definition of VETERINARIAN
: a person qualified and authorized to practice veterinary medicine
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First Known Use of VETERINARIAN
1646
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VETERINARIAN Defined for Kids
veterinarian
noun vet·er·i·nar·i·an \ˌve-tə-rə-ˈner-ē-ən\
Definition of VETERINARIAN for Kids
: a doctor who gives medical treatment to animals
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veterinarian
noun vet·er·i·nar·i·an \ˌvet-ə-rən-ˈer-ē-ən, ˌve-trən-, ˌvet-ən-\
Medical Definition of VETERINARIAN
: a person qualified and authorized to practice veterinary medicine
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