What is another word for strangles?

Pronunciation: [stɹˈaŋɡə͡lz] (IPA)

Strangles are an inflammatory disease of the upper respiratory tract in horses. Some synonyms for strangles include equine distemper, equine lymphangitis, shipping fever, and upper respiratory infection. While these terms may be used interchangeably, they can refer to slightly different conditions. Equine distemper typically describes the more severe cases of strangles, while shipping fever is used to describe strangles that occur as a result of transporting horses long distances. Equine lymphangitis refers to the inflammation of the lymph nodes, while upper respiratory infection describes the overall disease of the upper respiratory tract. It is important for horse owners and veterinarians to understand the nuances behind these synonyms to provide the most effective treatment for their horses.

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    • Verb, 3rd person singular present
      Stifles.

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Usage examples for Strangles

After a while the executioner, usually a near relative of the victim, steps forward, and placing his right foot against the back of the condemned, quickly strangles him with a walrus thong.
"From Paris to New York by Land"
Harry de Windt
The subject is particularly fond of gold, which metal eventually strangles the heart and renders its action ineffective and unreliable.
"An Ocean Tramp"
William McFee
Sometimes it stings the clergy, and coils round them, and almost strangles them, for it knows the Church is its greatest enemy, and it is furious against it.
"The Attache or, Sam Slick in England, Complete"
Thomas Chandler Haliburton

Famous quotes with Strangles

  • We shall have to remove everything that strangles artistic and scientific creativeness.
    Alexander Dubcek
  • War is horrible because it strangles youth.
    Philip Kearny
  • Fear is a noose that binds until it strangles.
    Jean Toomer
  • Shoe strangles the foot. But it advances. (La chaussure étrangle le pied. Mais elle fait avancer)
    Charles de LEUSSE
  • Logic is immaturity weaving its nets of gossamer wherewith it aims to catch the behemoth of knowledge. When Logic comes of age it strangles itself in its nets and then becomes transmuted into Faith, which is the deeper knowledge. Logic is a crutch for the cripple; but a burden for the swift of foot; and a greater burden still for the winged.
    Mikha'il Na'ima

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