thoroughpin


thor·ough·pin

noun \ˈthər-ə-ˌpin, ˈthə-rə-\

Definition of THOROUGHPIN

: a synovial swelling just above the hock of a horse on both sides of the leg and slightly anterior to the hamstring tendon that is sometimes associated with lameness

First Known Use of THOROUGHPIN

1789

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