spavin

A noun referring to a swelling or disease affecting the hock joint of a horse, often resulting in lameness.

• 🌐العرج أو التهاب المفصل العرقوبي في الخيل، وهو انتفاخ أو تصلّب في المفصل الرسغي يؤدي إلى العرج. قد يكون عظمياً أو رخواً.

1. Horse joint swelling C2 formal medical

   A swelling or bony enlargement of the hock joint of a horse, often causing lameness.

   • The veterinarian diagnosed the horse with bone spavin.
   • Spavin can cause significant lameness in affected horses.
   • Treatment for spavin often includes rest and anti-inflammatory medication.

   🌐التهاب مفصل العرقوب