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; lamina, -itis

Example Sentences

He was euthanized after developing laminitis following surgery in August.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2023

Surgery was done to re-section 18 inches of small intestine and the recovery went well, according to Baker, until signs of laminitis developed six days later.

From Washington Times • Aug. 21, 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

A peculiar characteristic position is assumed in acute laminitis of the fore feet.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor