- splint bones
- the reduced second and fourth metacarpal and metatarsal bones of equines.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
splint bones
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Splint — Splint, n. [Akin to D. splinter,G. splinter, splitter, Dan. splint, Sw. splint a kind of spike, a forelock (in nautical use), Sw. splintato splint, splinter, Dan. splinte, and E. split. See {Split}, v. t., and cf. {Splent}.] 1. A piece split off; … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Splint armor — Splint Splint, n. [Akin to D. splinter,G. splinter, splitter, Dan. splint, Sw. splint a kind of spike, a forelock (in nautical use), Sw. splintato splint, splinter, Dan. splinte, and E. split. See {Split}, v. t., and cf. {Splent}.] 1. A piece… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Splint bone — Splint Splint, n. [Akin to D. splinter,G. splinter, splitter, Dan. splint, Sw. splint a kind of spike, a forelock (in nautical use), Sw. splintato splint, splinter, Dan. splinte, and E. split. See {Split}, v. t., and cf. {Splent}.] 1. A piece… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Splint coal — Splint Splint, n. [Akin to D. splinter,G. splinter, splitter, Dan. splint, Sw. splint a kind of spike, a forelock (in nautical use), Sw. splintato splint, splinter, Dan. splinte, and E. split. See {Split}, v. t., and cf. {Splent}.] 1. A piece… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
splint bone — n one of the slender rudimentary metacarpal or metatarsal bones on either side of the cannon bone in the limbs of the horse and related animals … Medical dictionary
splint bone — splint′ bone n. vet one of a pair of rudimentary bones of the horse and allied animals, situated on either side of the shank at the back of the legs • Etymology: 1695–1705 … From formal English to slang
splint bone — n. in horses and similar animals, either of two small bones, one on each side of the cannon bone … English World dictionary
splint bone — noun a rudimentary metacarpal or metatarsal bone on either side of the cannon bone in the leg of a horse or related animal • Hypernyms: ↑bone, ↑os * * * noun 1. : one of the rudimentary metacarpal or metatarsal bones resembling a splint on either … Useful english dictionary
splint — 1. An appliance for preventing movement of a joint or for the fixation of displaced or movable parts. 2. The s. bone, or fibula. [Middle Dutch splinte] acid etch cemented s. a s. of heavy wire which is cemented to the labial surfaces of … Medical dictionary
splint — n. & v. n. 1 a a strip of rigid material used for holding a broken bone etc. when set. b a rigid or flexible strip of esp. wood used in basketwork etc. 2 a tumour or bony excrescence on the inside of a horse s leg. 3 a thin strip of wood etc.… … Useful english dictionary
