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laminitis

[ lam-uh-nahy-tis ]

noun

Veterinary Pathology.
  1. inflammation of sensitive laminae in the hoof of a horse, caused by stressful events, as trauma, infection, or parturition.


laminitis

/ ˌæɪˈԲɪɪ /

noun

  1. inflammation of the laminated tissue structure to which the hoof is attached, esp in horses and cattle Also calledfounder
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of laminitis1

From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45; lamina, -itis
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of laminitis1

C19: from New Latin, from lamina + -itis
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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.

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

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“There are a ton of reasons why horses get laminitis,” said Dr. Ryan Carpenter, an equine surgeon based at Santa Anita.

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

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

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