ringbone

American  

[ring-bohn] / ˈrɪŋˌboʊn /

noun

Veterinary Pathology.

1. a morbid bony growth on the pastern bones of a horse, often resulting in lameness.

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ringbone British  

/ ˈrɪŋˌbəʊn /

noun

1. an abnormal bony growth affecting the pastern of a horse, often causing lameness

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Etymology

Origin of ringbone

First recorded in 1515–25; ring ¹ + bone

Example Sentences

In the hind leg, however, the toe strikes the ground first, when the ringbone is high on the ankle, just as in health, but the ankle is maintained in a rigid position.

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

In the absence of any information to the contrary, the lameness may be regarded as due to the development of ringbone.

From Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56: No. 4, January 26, 1884 A Weekly Journal for the Farm, Orchard and Fireside by Various

The importance of a ringbone depends on its seat and often on its size.

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

Treatment.—Rest is essential in the treatment of ringbone.

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

He considers ringbone as articular, periarticular, rachitic and traumatic.

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