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osteophyte /os·teo·phyte/ (os´te-o-fīt″) a bony excrescence or outgrowth of bone.
Osteophyte Also referred to as bone spur, it is an outgrowth or ridge that forms on a bone. Mentioned in: Cervical Spondylosis osteophyte [os′tē·əfīt] a bony outgrowth, usually found around a joint. It is commonly seen in degenerative joint disease. osteophyte, osteophyma a bony excrescence; a bony outgrowth. See also exostosis, spondylosis. osteophyte Orthopedics A bony bump How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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