Definition of Heaves

1. Noun. A chronic emphysema of the horse that causes difficult expiration and heaving of the flanks.

Exact synonyms: Broken Wind
Generic synonyms: Animal Disease

Definition of Heaves

1. n. A disease of horses, characterized by difficult breathing, with heaving of the flank, wheezing, flatulency, and a peculiar cough; broken wind.

Definition of Heaves

1. heave [v] - See also: heave

Medical Definition of Heaves

1. A disease of horses, characterised by difficult breathing, with heaving of the flank, wheezing, flatulency, and a peculiar cough; broken wind. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Heaves

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heavenliest
heavenliness
heavenlinesses
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heavenly body
Heavenly City
Heavenly Jewel
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heavenwardly
heavenwards
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heavers
heaves (current term)
heaves (current term)
heave up
heavier
heavier-than-air
heavier-than-air craft
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heavily
heavily traveled
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heavinesses
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Heaviside
Heaviside layer

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