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Noun: osteophyte  'ós-tee-u,fIt
  1. Small abnormal bony outgrowth
    "Osteophytes often develop in joints affected by osteoarthritis"

Derived forms: osteophytes

Type of: appendage, outgrowth, process

Encyclopedia: Osteophyte