The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word VETERINARY
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result VETERINARY
- Like some surgeons in navy, retire unhappily
- Beastly physician confuses artery with vein
- Like some surgeons, precise when handling damaged retina
- Change round entire broadcast concerning treatment of animals
- Modify to include entire broadcast relating to treatment of animals
- Differ about entire broadcast concerning treatment of animals
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The straight part
We know that "Like some surgeons" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like some surgeons = veterinary.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does VETERINARY mean?
VETERINARY noun- A veterinary surgeon, a veterinarian
- Of or relating to the medical or surgical treatment of animals, especially domestic and farm animals.