Laminitis

Word LAMINITIS
Character 9
Hyphenation ‖Lam i ni tis
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Laminitis"

What do we mean by laminitis?

Inflammation of the sensitive laminae of the hoof, especially in horses. noun

Inflammation of the laminæ of the hoof of a horse. noun

Inflammation of the laminæ or fleshy plates along the coffin bone of a horse; founder. noun

A disease of the digital laminae of the hoof noun

Inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse noun

A disease of the digital laminae of the hoof

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The word "laminitis" in example sentences

He suffered something called laminitis, which is a wearing away, as I understand it, of the connective tissue between the hoof and the bone, a very painful condition. ❋ Unknown (2007)

If they can't bear weight fully on the broken limb, they can develop something called laminitis, which is a problem in the foot of the opposite hind limb. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Barbaro's other hind hoof still recovering from that disease called laminitis that's caused by the uneven weight balance on his legs. ❋ Unknown (2007)

He's receiving from a condition called laminitis and he's being aggressively treated for pain. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Congestion of the laminal blood-vessels and consequent laminitis occurs when animals are made to maintain a standing position for prolonged periods, as, for instance, when making sea voyages. ❋ Harry Caulton Reeks (N/A)

Aloes is, again, contra-indicated when the laminitis is a result of excessively long journeys, and the patient is already greatly exhausted. ❋ Harry Caulton Reeks (N/A)

_ -- Those cases of simple congestion of the laminæ, which we erroneously call laminitis, are rapidly developed, the symptoms are but moderately severe, and but one to three days are required for recovery. ❋ Charles B. Michener (1877)

The condition known as laminitis can become so severe that the horse cannot be sustained, as was the case with Barbaro and other famous racehorses. ❋ Unknown (2008)

-- The term 'laminitis' is used to indicate a spontaneous and diffuse inflammation of the whole of the sensitive structures of the foot, more particularly the sensitive laminæ. ❋ Harry Caulton Reeks (N/A)

In the class of non-infectious affections one may consider conditions such as laminitis, strain and fractures. ❋ John Victor Lacroix (N/A)

It also offers insight into the equine diseases directly linked to obesity such as laminitis and insulin resistance. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And some of us don't believe in the 'laminitis' theory for all lame barefoot horses or that abcesses are an acceptable price to pay.

Because stem cells have the ability to target injuries and can help repair and regenerate damaged tissues, they may prove to be extremely valuable for treating many nonorthopedic disorders such as laminitis, exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage, left laryngeal hemiplegia, and neonatal maladjustment syndrome. ❋ Unknown (2008)

He was euthanized in January 2007 due to a foot condition called laminitis. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This -- it produces a second life-threatening situation for an injured horse, of either colic or laminitis, as we saw with Barbaro. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The Preakness was marred by a similar high-visibility tragedy in 2006, when Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro broke down, leading to a long battle with laminitis before the horse was euthanized. ❋ Unknown (2008)

And he proved that people can lead perfectly normal, productive lives after breaking their long pastern bone and being diagnosed with laminitis of the left hoof. ❋ Unknown (2007)

On January 10, hospital officials announced that Barbaro had had a "significant setback," and Richardson had to remove more damaged tissue from the left foot because of the continuing laminitis. ❋ Bissinger, Buzz (2007)

There were different degrees of laminitis, from mild to severe, as well as a host of causes besides the bearing of excessive weight. ❋ Bissinger, Buzz (2007)

He was brought in to consult on Barbaro's left foot, which still suffered from laminitis, five months after it had first become serious. ❋ Bissinger, Buzz (2007)

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