bog spavin

noun

A lesion of the hock joint of the horse, consisting in distension of the capsule enclosing the joint, usually arising suddenly from a sprain in action.

Meanings

nounbog spavin (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA lesion of the hock joint of the horse, consisting in distension of the capsule enclosing the joint, usually arising suddenly from a sprain in action.
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