laminitis
inflammation of sensitive laminae in the hoof of a horse, caused by stressful events, as trauma, infection, or parturition.
Origin of laminitis
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How to use laminitis in a sentence
A classification which is practical is that of acute and chronic laminitis.
Lameness of the Horse | John Victor LacroixThe result is a severe attack of laminitis, and an otherwise valuable and promising colt is permanently ruined.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot | Harry Caulton ReeksWhen following the subacute form of laminitis, the changes characterizing pumiced-foot are slow in making their appearance.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot | Harry Caulton ReeksIt is the laminitis following feeding on new oats that has caused us to apply to the food the adjective 'irritating.'
Diseases of the Horse's Foot | Harry Caulton ReeksAnother most fruitful cause of laminitis is a severe and continued inflammatory condition of the system elsewhere.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot | Harry Caulton Reeks
British Dictionary definitions for laminitis
/ (ˌlæmɪˈnaɪtɪs) /
inflammation of the laminated tissue structure to which the hoof is attached, esp in horses and cattle: Also called: founder
Origin of laminitis
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