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capped hock

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noun

Veterinary Pathology.

  1. any swelling, inflammatory or otherwise, on the point of the hock of horses.

Etymology

Origin of capped hock

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

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Give the causes and treatment of capped hock.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.

From its analogy to the condition of capped elbow the designation of capped hock has been applied to this condition.

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

Whatever treatment may be adopted for capped hock, patience must be one of the ingredients.

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

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