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osteophyte

noun
os·​teo·​phyte | \ ˈä-stÄ“-É™-ËŒfÄ«t How to pronounce osteophyte (audio) \

Definition of osteophyte

: an abnormal bony outgrowth or projection (such as one occurring near a joint affected by osteoarthritis) : bone spur

First Known Use of osteophyte

1846, in the meaning defined above

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osteophyte

noun
os·​teo·​phyte | \ ˈäs-tÄ“-É™-ËŒfÄ«t How to pronounce osteophyte (audio) \

Medical Definition of osteophyte

: an abnormal bony outgrowth or projection (as near a joint affected by osteoarthritis) : bone spur

Other Words from osteophyte

osteophytic \ ˌäs-​tÄ“-​É™-​ˈfit-​ik How to pronounce osteophytic (audio) \ adjective
osteophytic growth osteophytic spurs