gai xương
Definition
- Noun:
- Bone Spur (Osteophyte): A small, bony projection that grows along the edges of bones, often in joints or where ligaments and tendons attach to the bone. It is commonly associated with joint degeneration, such as osteoarthritis.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bác sĩ chẩn đoán ông ấy bị gai xương ở cột sống. (The doctor diagnosed him with a bone spur in his spine.)
- Gai xương gây đau và hạn chế vận động khớp gối. (The bone spur causes pain and limits movement in the knee joint.)
- Chụp X-quang có thể phát hiện gai xương. (An X-ray can detect an osteophyte.)
Advanced Usage
- In medical terminology, "gai xương" is synonymous with osteophyte. This term is used in clinical diagnoses and medical literature.
- Phẫu thuật có thể cần thiết để loại bỏ gai xương chèn ép dây thần kinh. (Surgery may be necessary to remove an osteophyte that is compressing a nerve.)
Variants and Related Words
- Thoái hóa khớp (n): Osteoarthritis. This is the most common condition associated with the formation of bone spurs.
- Gai xương là một dấu hiệu thường gặp của thoái hóa khớp. (Bone spurs are a common sign of osteoarthritis.)
Synonyms
- Bone Spur: The common, descriptive term in English.
- Osteophyte: The formal medical term.
Related Medical Terms
- Viêm xương khớp (n): Osteoarthritis. The degenerative joint disease that often causes bone spurs.
- Vôi hóa (n): Calcification. A process that can contribute to the formation of bony growths.