laminitis

[ lam-uh-nahy-tis ]

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

Origin of laminitis

1
From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45; see origin at lamina, -itis

Words Nearby 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 Lacroix
  • The 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 Reeks
  • When 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 Reeks
  • It 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 Reeks
  • Another 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

laminitis

/ (ˌlæmɪˈnaɪtɪs) /


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

Origin of laminitis

1
C19: from New Latin, from lamina + -itis

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