# Heberden's node

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A hard or bony swelling that can develop in the distal interphalangeal joints, a sign of osteoarthritis.

## Etymology
Named after William Heberden (1710–1801).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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