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Spavine Spavin ˈspævɪn N Vet Science Enlargement Hock

Front spavine
Back spavin
[ˈspævɪn]
n vet science
enlargement of the hock of a horse by a bony growth (bony spavin) or fluid accumulation in the joint (bog spavin), usually caused by inflammation or injury, and often resulting in lameness

Etymology:
C15 from Old French espavin, of unknown origin

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