theriatrics

/ˌθɛ.ɹiˈæ.tɹɪks/

theriatrics means the science of medicine involving animals such as veterinary medicine or the treatment of animal bites. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

theriatrics is pronounced /ˌθɛ.ɹiˈæ.tɹɪks/.

Etymology

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

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.”