870 GLOSSARY OF DISEASES. 



GitaioiiiEss, • - A weakness, and tottering condition of the fore 

 legs, accompanied, usually by a knuckling 

 over of the fetlock joint. 



Gutta Serena. - - See Amaurosis. 



Heatbs, - - - See Broken Wind. 



Hematuria, - - - See Bloody Urine. 



Hernia, .... A protrusion of the intestines, through a natowil 

 or artificial opening in the belly ; rupture. 



Hide Bound, • • - Dryness and unyielding condition of the skin, 

 accompanied by a staring coat. 



Itch, - - • See Mange. 



Jaundice, . - • - The introduction of the bile into the general 

 circulation. It is accompanied by a yellow 

 appearance of the skin when visible. 



• - A swelling of the gums or bars of the mouth. 



• See Founder. 



Lamp AS, - • 



Laminitis, - 

 Laryngitis, 

 Locked Jaw, 



Luxation, - 

 Mallenders, 



Mange, 



Marasmus, 

 MEGRrvs^ ' 



Moon Blindness, 

 Naral Gleet, - 



Inflammation of the upper part of the windpipe. 



A constant spasm, and rigidity of all of the 

 voluntary muscles. Usually fatal. 



Partial displacement of the bones of a joint. 



Scurfy eruptions on the inside of the knee of 

 the fore leg. 



A pimpled eruption on the skin, with increasing 

 scabs. 



A decay or wasting of the whole body. 



A determination of blood to the head, caorang 

 temporary unconsciousness, and often causing 

 the horse to stagger or fall. 



See Ophthalmia. 



An increased and thickened discharge from the 

 nostrils. 



