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Small abnormal bony outgrowth
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osteophyte
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n. small abnormal bony outgrowth
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n. Any small, abnormal growth of bone, often near a joint
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Osteophytes , commonly referred to as bone spurs or parrot beak , are bony projections that form along joint margins. They should not be confused with enthesophytes , which are bony projections that form at the attachment of a tendon or ligament.