870 GLOSSARY OF DISEASES. 



Gkoiqiness, . - . A weakness, and tottering condition of the fore 

 legs, accompanied, usually by a knuckling 

 over of the fetlock joint. 



Gotta Sekena- - - See Amaurosis. 



Heaves, .... See Broken Wind. 



Hematuria, ... See Bloody Urine. 



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

 or artificial opening in the belly ; rupture. 



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

 accompanied by a staring coat. 



Itch, See Manoe. 



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

 circulation. It is accompanied by a yellow 

 appearance of the skin when visible. 



Lamp AS, - - - • - A swelling of the gums or bars of the mouth. 



Laminitis, - - - See Founder. 



Labtngitis, - - Inflammation of the upper part of the windpipe. 



Locked Jaw, - - A constant spasm, and rigidity of all of the 

 voluntary muscles. Usually fatal. 



Luxation, ... - Partial displacement of the bones of a joint. 



Mallendebs, - - - Scurfy eruptions on the inside of the knee of 

 the fore leg. 



Mangb, ... - - a pimpled eruption on the skiu, with increasing 

 scabs. 



Marasmus, ... - A decay or wasting of the whole body. 



Mbobims, .... a determination of blood to the head, causing 

 temporary unconsciousness, and often causing 

 the horse to stagger or fall. 



Moon Blindness, - See Ophthalmia. 



Nasal Gleet, - ■ An increased and thickened discharge from the 

 nostrils. 



