osteophyte

noun

os·​teo·​phyte ˈä-stē-ə-ˌfīt 

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

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

osteophyte

noun

os·​teo·​phyte ˈäs-tē-ə-ˌfīt 

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

osteophytic

ˌäs-tē-ə-ˈfit-ik 

adjective

osteophytic growth

osteophytic spurs