Advertisement

Advertisement

laminitis

[ lam-uh-nahy-tis ]

noun

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


laminitis

/ ˌlæmɪˈnaɪtɪs /

noun

  1. inflammation of the laminated tissue structure to which the hoof is attached, esp in horses and cattle Also calledfounder
“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


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of laminitis1

From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45; lamina, -itis
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of laminitis1

C19: from New Latin, from lamina + -itis
Discover More

Example Sentences

A classification which is practical is that of acute and chronic laminitis.

The result is a severe attack of laminitis, and an otherwise valuable and promising colt is permanently ruined.

When following the subacute form of laminitis, the changes characterizing pumiced-foot are slow in making their appearance.

It is the laminitis following feeding on new oats that has caused us to apply to the food the adjective 'irritating.'

Another most fruitful cause of laminitis is a severe and continued inflammatory condition of the system elsewhere.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


lamingtonlamino-