Meanings
- pluralsingularbiologyInflammation of the serous bursa of withers in horses which bursts outside, creating a fistula.
The sooner fistulous withers is treated, the more likely that a cure is effected.
1997, Tony Pavord, Marcy Pavord, “Fistulous Withers”, in The Complete Equine Veterinary Manual: A Comprehensive and Instant Guide to Equine Health, Newton Abbot, Devon: David & Charles, published 1998, →ISBN, part III (A–Z of Diseases), page 154, column 21 more example
It is now generally believed that fistulous withers are the result of a germ, probably picked up from the grass, although at one time they were thought to be caused by saddle or roller pressure.
1962, Catherine Harris, “Ailments”, in Practical Pony Keeping, London; Glasgow: Blackie, →OCLC, part 2 (Care of Your Pony), page 100
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Translations
French mal de garrot
- mal de garrotfistulous inflammation of withers bursa
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