bone spur

American

[bohn spur] / ˈboʊn ˌspɜr /

noun

Pathology.

a small, bony outgrowth on a bone, especially at or near a joint as a result of osteoarthritis; osteophyte.

Etymology

Origin of bone spur

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

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Kershaw then walked off the mound and was put on the injured list with a bone spur on his left big toe.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2025

After about two weeks, Horstman was able to get an MRI and doctors found a bone spur.

From Salon • May 3, 2025

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

But I must have confidence and I must be worthy of the great DiMaggio who does all things perfectly even with the pain of the bone spur in his heel.

From "The Old Man and The Sea" by Ernest Hemingway

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