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coronitis

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[kawr-uh-nahy-tis, kor-] / ˌkɔr əˈnaɪ tɪs, ˌkɒr- /

noun

Veterinary Pathology.
  1. inflammation of the coronary cushion of hoofed animals.


Etymology

Origin of coronitis

First recorded in 1885–90; coron(a) + -itis


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This affection may therefore follow on a case of acute coronitis, a case of suppurating corn, a case of quittor, a severe case of tread, or may attend a case of laminitis.

From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Harry Caulton Reeks

Thus, as with simple coronitis, anything lowering the vitality of the parts, and so favouring infection of the skin, may bring about a quittor.

From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Harry Caulton Reeks

Prognosis.—In giving a prognosis in a case of coronitis, attention should be paid to the manner in which the condition originated, and the extent, when present, of the wound.

From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Harry Caulton Reeks

It may also result from suppurating corn, from a severe tread or overreach, or from the effects of a slowly progressing suppurating coronitis.

From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Harry Caulton Reeks

Definition.—Under the heading of simple coronitis in its acute form we intend to describe those inflammatory conditions of the skin and underlying structures of the coronet occurring without specific cause.

From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Harry Caulton Reeks

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