os·teo·phyte | \ ˈä-stē-ə-ˌfīt 
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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
nounos·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
Other Words from osteophyte
osteophytic \ ˌäs-tē-ə-ˈfit-ik \ adjective
\ adjective osteophytic growth osteophytic spurs
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The first known use of osteophyte was in 1846
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