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Fistulous Withers

Noun (Medical):

A condition in horses where the withers (the highest part of the back, between the shoulder blades) become infected and develop a fistulous tract.

Example sentence: She took her horse to the vet after noticing a lump and discharge on its withers, and it was diagnosed with fistulous withers.

Noun (Veterinary):

A contagious and infectious disease in horses that affects the withers, causing swelling, abscesses, and discharging sinuses.

Example sentence: The stable had to be quarantined due to an outbreak of fistulous withers among the horses.

Noun (Local):

In certain regions, particularly in equine communities, "fistulous withers" may refer to a specific local remedy or folk treatment for healing wither-related ailments in horses.

Example sentence: The old horse trainer shared his secret recipe for a fistulous withers poultice that had been passed down through generations.

Maritime term:

In maritime context, "fistulous withers" may refer to a condition found in dolphins, characterized by swelling or inflammation in the dorsal fin.

Example sentence: The marine biologists observed a dolphin with fistulous withers, which could be a sign of an underlying health issue.

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