stringhalt

[ string-hawlt ]

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noun

, Veterinary Pathology.

a nerve disorder in horses, causing exaggerated flexing movements of the hind legs in walking.

stringhalt

/ ˈstrɪŋˌhɔːlt /

vet science a sudden spasmodic lifting of the hind leg of a horse, resulting from abnormal contraction of the flexor muscles of the hock Also calledspringhalt

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First recorded in 1515–25; string + halt ²

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C16: probably string + halt ²

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Foot-ball produces what may be called the endogenous or ingrowing toenail, stringhalt and mania.

He had stringhalt, I think, and Dr. Fred said he was getting less worth every day and after awhile would not be fit to travel.

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