theriogenology

the·ri·o·ge·nol·o·gy

[theer-ee-oh-juh-nol-uh-jee]
noun
the branch of veterinary medicine encompassing all aspects of reproduction.

Origin:
< Greek thērí(on) beast + -o- + Greek gén(os) offspring, sex + -o- + -logy

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