laminitis

[ lam-uh-nahy-tis ]

/ ˌlæm əˈnaɪ tɪs /

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

Origin of laminitis

From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45; see origin at lamina, -itis

When the subject is caused to walk, symptoms of excruciating pain are manifested in all acute cases of laminitis.

Lameness of the Horse |John Victor Lacroix
Neither can it be advocated in the laminitis occurring as a sequel to septic metritis or to pneumonia.

Diseases of the Horse's Foot |Harry Caulton Reeks
When following the subacute form of laminitis, the changes characterizing pumiced-foot are slow in making their appearance.

Diseases of the Horse's Foot |Harry Caulton Reeks
In severe cases of laminitis, too, the cartilages are nearly always affected.

Diseases of the Horse's Foot |Harry Caulton Reeks

In the same category of laminitis from metastasis may also be placed the laminitis occurring as a result of an overdose of aloes.

Diseases of the Horse's Foot |Harry Caulton Reeks

laminitis

/ (ˌlæmɪˈnaɪtɪs) /

inflammation of the laminated tissue structure to which the hoof is attached, esp in horses and cattle Also called: founder

C19: from New Latin, from lamina + -itis

laminitis

[ lăm′ə-nī′tĭs ]

Inflammation of a lamina. founder