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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First Known Use of osteophyte
1846
Medical Dictionary
osteophyte
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noun
os·teo·phyte
\ˈäs-tē-ə-ˌfīt\
Medical Definition of osteophyte
: an abnormal bony outgrowth or projection (as near a joint affected by osteoarthritis) : bone spur
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