zoological
adjective
zoo·log·i·cal
ˌzō-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 
variants
or less commonly zoologic
1
: of, relating to, or concerned with zoology
2
: of, relating to, or affecting lower animals often as distinguished from humans
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The natural history series will use CGI, recorded footage and an in-depth scientific zoological perspective to tell the story of how everything from deep-sea hunters to apex-land carnivores hunt, survive and dominate their ecosystems.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Trained in veterinary technology and zoological medicine, one reason Rafael opened the center was because so many people find hurt wildlife and try to care for them in their homes without the proper resources or expertise.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2025
But the comprehensive genetic data that the researchers were able to extract from the lung tissue opens the door to unlocking the DNA secrets held in thousands of jars in medical and zoological collections around the world.
—New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2025
Less than 3,000 remain in the wild and less than 450 are managed in professional zoological care, Tanganyika Wildlife Park said in a news release.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Trained in veterinary technology and zoological medicine, one reason Rafael opened the center was because so many people find hurt wildlife and try to care for them in their homes without the proper resources or expertise.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2025
But the comprehensive genetic data that the researchers were able to extract from the lung tissue opens the door to unlocking the DNA secrets held in thousands of jars in medical and zoological collections around the world.
—New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2025
Less than 3,000 remain in the wild and less than 450 are managed in professional zoological care, Tanganyika Wildlife Park said in a news release.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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“Zoological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zoological. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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zoological
adjective
zoo·log·i·cal
ˌzō-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl
: of, relating to, or concerned with zoology
Medical Definition
zoological
adjective
zoo·log·i·cal
ˌzō-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl
variants
also zoologic
1
: of, relating to, or occupied with zoology
2
: of, relating to, or affecting lower animals often as distinguished from humans
zoological infections
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