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Definition
Bone spur; osteophyte; a bony growth on the bone that limits movement.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the bony projections that develop along joint margins, often due to long term wear and tear or arthritis. While it sounds like a sharp object, it is actually a smooth, hard outgrowth of bone that causes pain by pressing on surrounding nerves or tissues. It is commonly discussed in the context of aging or repetitive strain injuries in the neck, back, or heels.
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He has a bone spur in his neck and it hurts all the time.
The doctor said he has a bone spur on his heel and needs physical therapy.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a splinter or a thorn, which are foreign objects that pierce the skin. This term strictly describes an internal skeletal condition where the body produces extra bone tissue.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
