English word laminitis comes from English lamina, English -itis
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| lamina | English (eng) | (anatomy) A thin plate or scale, such as the arch of a vertebra.. (botany) The flat part of a leaf or leaflet; the blade.. (geology) A fine layer that occurs in sedimentary rocks.. A very thin layer of material. |
| -itis | English (eng) | (humorous) Used to form the names of various fictitious afflictions or diseases.. (pathology) Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection. |
| laminitis | English (eng) | (veterinary medicine) A disease of the digital laminae of the hoof. |