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 veterinary surgeon veterinary surgeon /ˌvɛtərɪˌnɛri ˈsɝːdʒən/

noun

  1. A doctor who practices veterinary medicine  ( veterinarian , veterinary , veterinary surgeon , vet )
    a doctor who practices veterinary medicine
     The vet examined the dog's paw and prescribed medication
    The vet examined the dog's paw and prescribed medication


 family unit family unit /ˈfæməli ˈjuːnɪt/

noun

  1. Primary social group; parents and children  ( family unit , family )
    primary social group; parents and children
     He wanted to have a good job before starting a family
    he wanted to have a good job before starting a family


 Phthirius pubis Phthirius pubis /ˈθɪriəs ˈpjuːbɪs/

noun

  1. A louse that infests the pubic region of the human body  ( crab , crab louse , Phthirius pubis , pubic louse )
    a louse that infests the pubic region of the human body


 latchet latchet /ˈlætʃɪt/

noun

  1. [Archaic] A leather strap or thong used to attach a sandal or shoe to the foot  ( latchet [Archaic] )
    a leather strap or thong used to attach a sandal or shoe to the foot
     The latchet on my sandal broke, so I had to walk carefully.
    The latchet on my sandal broke, so I had to walk carefully.