bone spur
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bone spur
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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After about two weeks, Horstman was able to get an MRI and doctors found a bone spur.
From Salon • May 3, 2025
In a start against the Arizona Diamondbacks, a bone spur on Kershaw’s right big toe flared up so bad he was forced to leave the game in the second inning.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2024
His operation in November involved removing bone spur and stitches in his meniscus.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2024
Anunoby has missed the last five games with what the team originally called right elbow inflammation before changing it to bone spur inflammation in their injury report for their game Thursday against Dallas.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2024
I’d recently undergone surgery on that ankle to remove a bone spur.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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