Word: osteophyte
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: os
te
o
phyte
Definition: A small, abnormal growth of bone (exostosis, bone spur) that forms along joint margins.
Morphemes:
Affix: osteo-
Language: en
Meaning: bone
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀστέον
Language: grc
Decoded: osteon
Meaning: bone
Affix: -phyte
Language: en
Meaning: growth
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φυτόν
Language: grc
Decoded: phuton
Meaning: plant