laminitis

American

[lam-uh-nahy-tis] / ˌlæm əˈnaɪ tɪs /

noun

Veterinary Pathology.

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

laminitis British

/ ˌlæmɪˈnaɪtɪs /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of laminitis

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

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One of the most painful, and least understood, side effects of an injured or sick horse is laminitis.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2023

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

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

It may prove disastrous to the welfare of the patient by the rapid exhaustion which it causes, preventing resolution of the laminitis, and may even cause death.

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

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