Cyniatrics

/ˌsɪniˈætrɪks/ noun

Definition

The branch of veterinary medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of dog diseases; the specialized medical science of canine health.

Etymology

From Greek 'kyon' (dog) and 'iatrike' (the healing art), making it parallel to pediatrics, geriatrics, and other medical specialties.

Kelly Says

Cyniatrics is basically the forgotten ancestor of modern veterinary medicine—showing that specialized medical fields aren't new, just the technology to practice them well is.

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