Definition of "osteophyte" [osteophyte]

• A small, abnormal bony outgrowth. (noun)

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• "Early diagnosis and treatment help manage the symptoms which include joint pain, stiffness and tenderness, limited range of motion, crepitus, a crackling, grinding noise with movement, joint effusion (swelling), local inflammation, bone enlargements and osteophyte formation."
• "A bone spur (osteophyte) is a bony growth formed on normal bone."
• "Photosensitivity a. is the commonest arthropathy c. anicteric hepatitis b. is characterized by marginal osteophyte formation d. conjunctivitis c. commonly presents with back pain e."