osteophyma

/ɒstiɒˈfaɪmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A bone growth on the inner surface of the nasal septum, often caused by chronic inflammation or infection.

“The doctor ordered a CT scan to examine the osteophyma in the patient’s nasal passage.”

Synonyms

  • bone growth
  • nasal spur

Antonyms

  • bone erosion
  • nasal atrophy