ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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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