HELPS Word-studies. 2347 thlÃ­psis â properly, pressure (what constricts or rubs together), used of a narrow place that hems someone in; tribulation, especially internal pressure that causes someone to feel confined (restricted, without options).
Lameness is an abnormal gait or stance of an animal that is the result of dysfunction of the locomotor system. In the horse, it is most commonly caused by pain, but can be due to neurologic or mechanical dysfunction.Lameness is a common veterinary problem in racehorses, sport horses, and pleasure horses.he walk is often the best gait to evaluate foot placement. The trot is generally the best gait to localize the lameness to a particular leg, because it is a symmetrical gait where the front half of the horse and the back half move in unison.
As the disease progresses one of three groups of symptoms predominate. 1  These are: 2  Parkinsonism (slow, stiff movement, writing becomes small and spidery) 3  Cerebellar dysfunction (difficulty coordinating movement and balance) 4  Autonomic nervous system dysfunction (impaired automatic body functions) including: 1  postural or orthostatic hypotension, resulting in dizziness or fainting upon standing up. 2  urinary incontinence or urinary retention. 3  impotence. 4  constipation. 5  vocal cord paralysis. 6  dry mouth and skin.