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| ring·bone [ ríng bn ] (plural ring·bones) |
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1. horse's bone disorder: a condition of a horse's pastern bone in which bony outgrowths develop, sometimes leading to pain and lameness. It is treated with rest, medication, or surgery.
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2. bony outgrowth: a bony outgrowth characteristic of ringbone
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