laminitis
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of laminitis
From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45; see origin at lamina, -itis
Example Sentences
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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
If a leg has a problem that would result in them favoring other limbs, they can get a painful disease known as laminitis.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2021
Princess Dorian was euthanized Sunday after developing laminitis in both of her hind legs, a track spokesman said.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2019
But he shattered a leg two weeks later in the 2006 Preakness Stakes and later developed laminitis, the hoof ailment that led to his death.
From Washington Times • May 5, 2018
The tendency to laminitis in horses on sea voyages results from the continual constrained position the animal maintains on account of the rocking motion of the vessel.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
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