osteophyte
/ˈɑstioʊˌfaɪt/
noun
- A small, bony growth that forms on the edge of a bone, often near joints, sometimes causing pain or stiffness.
- Osteophytes are common in people with arthritis as the body tries to repair joint damage.
- His doctor said the osteophyte in his spine was pressing on a nerve, causing back pain.
- The X-ray showed an osteophyte on her knee joint that was causing discomfort.