# theriatrics

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌθɛ.ɹiˈæ.tɹɪks/

## Definitions
1. The science of medicine involving animals such as veterinary medicine or the treatment of animal bites.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/theriatrics