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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.


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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of laminitis

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

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In the end, it was laminitis that ended his life.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2023

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

From Washington Times May 8, 2023

He was diagnosed with laminitis, a painful condition in which the hoof is no longer able to adequately support the leg bones.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 30, 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

Besides being a sequel to the other forms of quittor, it sometimes develops as a complication in suppurative corn, canker, grease, laminitis, and punctured wounds of the foot.

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

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