SINCE 1828
osteophyte
noun
os·teo·phyte
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Definition of osteophyte
: an abnormal bony outgrowth or projection (such as one occurring near a joint affected by osteoarthritis) : bone spur
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osteophyte
noun
os·teo·phyte
| \ ˈäs-tē-ə-ˌfīt
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\
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-tē-ə-ˈfit-ik
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adjective
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adjective
osteophytic growth
osteophytic spurs
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