sand crack
"Sand crack" primarily refers to a fissure in a horse's hoof, but it also has other meanings in geology and medicine.
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Definition
C1Equine Care
(technical, veterinary)A vertical fissure in the wall of a horse's hoof, often leading to lameness.
Example
- The veterinarian diagnosed the horse with a sand crack, which required immediate attention.
- Regular hoof maintenance can help prevent sand cracks in horses.
C2Geology
(technical, academic)A fracture in sedimentary rock, particularly sandstone, caused by shrinkage or contraction.
Example
- The geologist studied the sand cracks to understand the rock's formation history.
C2Fish Pathology
(technical, veterinary)An infectious ulcerative disease in fish, caused by a specific bacterium.
Example
- The fish farmer was concerned about the spread of sand crack among the trout.
Similar
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