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spondylitis

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noun
inflammation of a spinal joint; characterized by pain and stiffness
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inflammation redness rubor

Definition that contains spondylitis

ankylosing spondylitis a chronic form of spondylitis primarily in males and marked by impaired mobility of the spine; sometimes leads to ankylosis
marie-strumpell disease a chronic form of spondylitis primarily in males and marked by impaired mobility of the spine; sometimes leads to ankylosis
rheumatoid spondylitis a chronic form of spondylitis primarily in males and marked by impaired mobility of the spine; sometimes leads to ankylosis