What is another word for spavin?
Pronunciation: [spˈavɪn] (IPA) 
Spavin is a medical ailment that affects horses' hock joint, causing pain and lameness. There are several synonyms for this term, including osslet, bog spavin, and thoroughpin. Osslet is a term that is most commonly used in British English and refers specifically to a bony growth on the hock joint. Bog spavin, on the other hand, refers to a fluid-filled swelling in the joint caused by excess synovial fluid. Thoroughpin is a term used to describe a swelling above or below the hock joint, often accompanied by fluid accumulation. All these terms are used interchangeably to describe the varying forms of spavin in horses.
