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osteophyte

/ˈɒs.ti.ə.faɪt/

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noun

/ˈɒs.ti.ə.faɪt/C2formalmedical
  • ruНебольшой аномальный костный вырост, образующийся на краях костей, часто связанный с дегенерацией суставов или остеоартритом.

A small, abnormal bony outgrowth that forms on the edges of bones, often associated with joint degeneration or osteoarthritis.

  1. Bone spurC1formalmedical

    A small, abnormal bony outgrowth that forms along the edges of bones, often near joints.

    ruКостный шип

    • The patient's X-ray revealed an osteophyte on the knee joint.
    • Osteophytes can cause pain and stiffness in the affected area.
    • Surgery may be required to remove a large osteophyte.

    Synonymsspur

Forms
  • osteophytes plural form
  • osteophytes' possessive plural form
  • osteophyte's possessive singular form