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.

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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

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Etymology

Origin of laminitis

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

Example Sentences

“We’ve learned a lot about laminitis over the years, but it’s still a mystery. We will still have horses succumb to laminitis today despite all the advances in technology and surgical intervention.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2023

He was euthanized after developing laminitis, a painful and debilitating hoof disease.

From Washington Times • Jun. 6, 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

In the mild cases of periostitis it is by no means easy positively to determine its presence, for there are no special symptoms by which it may be distinguished from pure laminitis.

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