Definition: Pachydermatocele, also known as the "pachyderm" syndrome, is a condition that affects the skin and bones of animals. It typically occurs in horses, where it can lead to severe deformities, such as humpbacked shoulders, long legs, and crooked backs. The term "pachydermatocele" comes from Greek mythology, where the gods Pegasus and Hephaestus were said to have created the pachy