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laminitis
[ lam-uh-nahy-tis ]
noun
, Veterinary Pathology.
- inflammation of sensitive laminae in the hoof of a horse, caused by stressful events, as trauma, infection, or parturition.
laminitis
/ ˌlæmɪˈnaɪtɪs /
noun
- inflammation of the laminated tissue structure to which the hoof is attached, esp in horses and cattle Also calledfounder
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Word History and Origins
Origin of laminitis1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of laminitis1
C19: from New Latin, from lamina + -itis
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Example Sentences
A classification which is practical is that of acute and chronic laminitis.
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The result is a severe attack of laminitis, and an otherwise valuable and promising colt is permanently ruined.
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When following the subacute form of laminitis, the changes characterizing pumiced-foot are slow in making their appearance.
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It is the laminitis following feeding on new oats that has caused us to apply to the food the adjective 'irritating.'
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Another most fruitful cause of laminitis is a severe and continued inflammatory condition of the system elsewhere.
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