Laminitis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Laminitis is a noun meaning (veterinary medicine) A disease of the digital laminae of the hoof.
Meaning
(veterinary medicine) A disease of the digital laminae of the hoof.
Example Sentences
For months, the left hind leg put Barbaro’s recovery in serious jeopardy because of laminitis, the often-fatal hoof disease.
Synonyms for laminitis
Depending on context, synonyms include founder.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include founder, podotrochlosis, corn, coronitis, foothalt, laminopathy.
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