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

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Example Sentences

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laminitis

The Times excludes deaths due to colic, laminitis, neurological or other issues unless directly tied to racing or training.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2023

Barbaro’s right leg eventually healed, but he developed laminitis in both front feet.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 1, 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

Barbaro, the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner, shattered his leg two weeks later in the Preakness and eventually developed laminitis and died.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 18, 2019

Subacute.—Subacute laminitis is most often seen as a termination of the acute form, although it may exist independent of or precede an acute attack.

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

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