laminitis

American  

[lam-uh-nahy-tis] / ˌlæm əˈnaɪ tɪs /

noun

Veterinary Pathology.

1. inflammation of sensitive laminae in the hoof of a horse, caused by stressful events, as trauma, infection, or parturition.

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laminitis British  

/ ˌlæmɪˈnaɪtɪs /

noun

1. Also called: founder.  inflammation of the laminated tissue structure to which the hoof is attached, esp in horses and cattle

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Etymology

Origin of laminitis

From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45; see origin at lamina, -itis

Example Sentences

One of the most painful, and least understood, side effects of an injured or sick horse is laminitis.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2023

Two months later, Barbaro developed laminitis in his left rear foot.

From Washington Times • May 8, 2023

The majority of those stabled were showing stress-induced behaviours and a bay mare called Maia - who was reluctant to move - was found to be suffering from untreated laminitis, an inflammation of the hoof.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2022

If a leg has a problem that would result in them favoring other limbs, they can get a painful disease known as laminitis.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2021

Watering while warm is a pernicious habit, and, unless the animal is accustomed to it, is liable to result in some disorder, ofttimes in laminitis.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.