Veterinary
Veterinary
Veterinary (pronunciation: /ˈvɛtərɪnɛri/), derived from the Latin veterinae meaning 'working animals', is a 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.
History
The history of veterinary medicine dates back to 9000 BC in Mesopotamia. The Ancient Egyptians were the first to establish veterinary medicine as a specialized field, with detailed records of veterinary practices found in hieroglyphs and papyri.
Branches of Veterinary Medicine
There are several branches of veterinary medicine including:
- Veterinary Surgery: This branch deals with surgical procedures on animals.
- Veterinary Pathology: This branch involves the study of animal diseases.
- Veterinary Pharmacology: This branch involves the study of drugs used in animals.
- Veterinary Oncology: This branch deals with cancer treatment in animals.
Related Terms
- Veterinarian: A professional who practices veterinary medicine.
- Veterinary Science: The science of diagnosing and treating diseases in animals.
- Veterinary Technician: A professional who assists a veterinarian in their duties.
- Veterinary Medicine: The medical field that deals with the health and well-being of animals.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Veterinary
- Wikipedia's article - Veterinary
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