Osteophyte
Also called Bone spur
OrthopedicsRadiologyImportant
A bony outgrowth at the margins of a joint resulting from cartilage degeneration, causing pain and restricting movement in osteoarthritis.
Korean
골극(뼈 가시)
관절 가장자리에 형성되는 뼈 돌기; 연골 퇴행으로 발생하며 통증과 운동 제한을 유발.
French
Ostéophyte(Bec de perroquet)
Excroissance osseuse aux bords articulaires due à la dégénérescence du cartilage ; peut causer douleur et limitation des mouvements.
Word parts
oste/oRoot(Greek) Bone