spavin

/ˈspævən/
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Other forms: spavins

Definitions of spavin
  1. noun
    a swelling of the hock joint of a horse; resulting in lameness
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    types:
    blood spavin
    spavin caused by distension of the veins
    bog spavin
    spavin caused by collection of fluids
    bone spavin
    spavin caused by a bony growth
    type of:
    animal disease
    a disease that typically does not affect human beings
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