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Definition of pastern
1
: a part of the foot of an equine extending from the fetlock to the top of the hoof — see horse illustration
2
: a part of the leg of an animal other than an equine that corresponds to the pastern
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“A domestic animal.”
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“Pastern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pastern. Accessed 22 Apr. 2021.
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pastern
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pas·tern
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Medical Definition of pastern
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: a part of the foot of an equine extending from the fetlock to the top of the hoof
2
: a part of the leg of an animal other than an equine that corresponds to the pastern
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The first known use of pastern was in the 15th century
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