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stringhalt
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string·halt  (strnghôlt)
n.
A nervous disorder in horses characterized by spasmodic movements in the hind legs that cause the feet to rise abnormally high. Also called springhalt.
[string, tendon + halt.]
stringhalted adj.
stringhalt [ˈstrɪŋˌhɔːlt]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Veterinary Science) 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 called springhalt
[probably string + halt2]


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