Preferred Label : hoof;
Uberon definition : The tip of a toe of an ungulate mammal, strengthened by a thick horny (keratin) covering.
The hoof consists of a hard or rubbery sole, and a hard wall formed by a thick nail
rolled around the tip of the toe. The weight of the animal is normally borne by both
the sole and the edge of the hoof wall. Hooves grow continuously, and are constantly
worn down by use.;
Origin ID : 0008963;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Uberon cross reference
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The tip of a toe of an ungulate mammal, strengthened by a thick horny (keratin) covering.
The hoof consists of a hard or rubbery sole, and a hard wall formed by a thick nail
rolled around the tip of the toe. The weight of the animal is normally borne by both
the sole and the edge of the hoof wall. Hooves grow continuously, and are constantly
worn down by use.
