also: こっきょく
bone spur; osteophyte
Medical term for a bony outgrowth, often associated with osteoarthritis or aging.
An X-ray examination found a bone spur in the knee.
Bone spurs are one of the typical findings in osteoarthritis.
Standard kanji spelling for this medical term.
Alternate reading with gemination; both readings are used in medical contexts.
Compound of 骨 (bone) and 棘 (thorn, spine), directly describing a thorn-like bony projection.