Where does “osteophytic” come from?
osteophytic (English) comes from English osteophyte, from French ostéophyte.
osteophytic (English): Relating to osteophytes
Ancestry of “osteophytic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | osteophyte | A small, abnormal growth of bone that forms... |
| 2 | French | ostéophyte | — |