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vet

1[vet] noun, verb, vet⋅ted, vet⋅ting. Informal.
–noun
1. veterinarian.
–verb (used with object)
2. to examine or treat in one's capacity as a veterinarian or as a doctor.
3. to appraise, verify, or check for accuracy, authenticity, validity, etc.: An expert vetted the manuscript before publication.
–verb (used without object)
4. to work as a veterinarian.

Origin:
1860–65; short for veterinarian

vet

2[vet] ,
–noun, adjective Informal.
veteran.

Origin:
1865–70, Americanism; shortened form
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vet 1   (vět)   
n.  A veterinarian.
v.   vet·ted, vet·ting, vets

v.   tr.
  1. To subject to veterinary evaluation, examination, medication, or surgery.

  2. To subject to thorough examination or evaluation: vet a manuscript.

v.   intr.
To engage in the practice of veterinary medicine.
vet 2   (vět)   
n.   Informal
A veteran.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: 1vet
Pronunciation: 'vet
Function: noun
: VETERINARIAN

Main Entry: 2vet
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Forms: vet·ted; vet·ting
1 : to provide veterinary care for (ananimal) or medical care for (a person)
2 : to subject (a person or animal) to a physical examination or checkup
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
vet
  1. veteran

  2. veterinarian

  3. veterinary

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