contracted
having undergone contraction, especially in length.
contracted foal syndrome
a congenital disease of unknown origin in foals characterized by contractural deformities of axial and appendicular joints. Asymmetry of the skull, eventration of viscera, torticollis and scoliosis may also be present.
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Contracted foal syndrome. By permission from Knottenbelt DC, Pascoe RR, Diseases and Disorders of the Horse, Saunders, 2003
contracted foot
see contracted heels (see below).
contracted heels
the heels of affected horses are drawn in, the bars are almost parallel and the frog is much reduced in size. Lameness is a common accompaniment. Called also contracted hoof, contracted foot.
contracted hooves
see contracted heels (above).
contracted tendon
see tendon contracture.
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