ringbone
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ring·bone

noun \-ˌbōn\

Definition of RINGBONE

: a bony outgrowth on or near the articulating surface of the pastern or coffin bone of a horse that typically results from injury and usually produces lameness

First Known Use of RINGBONE

1523

ring·bone

noun \-ˌbōn\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of RINGBONE

: a bony outgrowth on the phalangeal bones of a horse's foot that usually produces lameness

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