azoturia
Pronunciation: /ˌazə(ʊ)ˈtjʊərɪə/
Definition of azoturia
noun
- Veterinary Medicine a condition that can affect horses exercised after a period of stabling, causing painful stiffness in the hindquarters and back, and dark urine containing products of muscle cell destruction. Also called tying-up.
Origin:
mid 19th century: from obsolete azote 'nitrogen' + -uria