Definition of bone spur
:a bony outgrowth :osteophyte
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First Known Use of bone spur
1957
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bone spur
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medical Definition of bone spur
:a bony outgrowth :osteophyte
- In addition to pain, osteoarthritis shows up as stiff joints, cracking sounds, inflammation and bone spurs.
- —Nathan Seppa, Science News, 11 Aug. 2012
- … he had bone spurs removed from the backs of both heels.
- —Leigh Montville, Sports Illustrated, 3 July 1989
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