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lameness

 

[ หˆleษชmnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical condition

Lameness refers to the difficulty or inability to walk normally due to an injury, disease, or physical deformity. It can affect animals as well as humans, often resulting in pain or discomfort in the affected limbs. In animals, lameness is commonly seen in horses and dogs, where it significantly impacts their mobility and overall quality of life. Treatment for lameness varies depending on the underlying cause and may include rest, medication, or surgery.

Synonyms

disability, impairment, injury, limp.

Examples of usage

  • The horse was diagnosed with lameness after the race.
  • She noticed a slight lameness in her dog's left leg.
  • Lameness can result from arthritis or injury.
  • Veterinarians often assess lameness during examinations.

Translations

Translations of the word "lameness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mancura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค‚เค—เคกเคผเคพเคชเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Humpeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kekurangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะปัŒะณะฐะฒั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kulawizna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธๅ…ทๅˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท boiterie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cojera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท topallama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ˆ๋š๊ฑฐ๋ฆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฑุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kulhรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kulhanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ท›่กŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกepanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ haltandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ัะฐา›ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ’แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sakatlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cojera

Etymology

The word 'lameness' originates from the Old English term 'lam', which means 'lame' or 'crippled'. This term is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*lฤ“m-az', meaning 'lame', and is related to the Old Norse 'lama', Dutch 'lam', and German 'lahm'. Historically, lameness has been a recognized condition affecting both humans and animals. The awareness and understanding of lameness have evolved over the centuries, especially in veterinary science, where it is not only diagnosed based on physical symptoms but also studied concerning various health conditions. In modern usage, the term has broadened to include metaphorical interpretations, describing situations where something is deficient or ineffectual.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,363, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.