Spavin: meaning, definitions and examples

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spavin

 

[ หˆspรฆvษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

horse disease

Spavin refers to a type of lameness in horses caused by problems in the hock joint, which is a large joint in the hind leg. It commonly occurs due to wear and tear or injury, leading to inflammation in the area. There are two main types of spavin: bog spavin, which involves swelling from fluid accumulation, and bone spavin, which involves bony changes in the joint. Treatment typically involves rest, anti-inflammatory medications, and sometimes injections to alleviate symptoms.

Synonyms

equine condition, joint disorder, lameness.

Examples of usage

  • The horse was diagnosed with bone spavin after a thorough examination.
  • Bog spavin can sometimes be managed with ice and rest.
  • Many trainers monitor their horses closely for any signs of spavin.

Translations

Translations of the word "spavin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espavรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเคพเคตเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spavin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ spavin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะฐะฒั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spawina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ‘ใƒ“ใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท spavin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espavรญn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท spavin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ŠคํŒŒ๋นˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุจุงููŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spavin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spavin

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฉฌ่…ฟ็—…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spavin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spavin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฟะฐะฒะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spavin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espavรญn

Etymology

The term 'spavin' has its roots in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'espavin'. The Old French term likely evolved from the Vulgar Latin 'spavinum', which has connections to the Latin word 'spavus' meaning 'to sprain'. This etymology reflects the condition's association with injury or discomfort in horses. Historically, spavin was recognized by horsemen as a common ailment, and as a result, it became a significant concern in equine health. The understanding of spavin has advanced over the years, with modern veterinary medicine providing more precise diagnostics and treatments.