ankylosing spondylitis meaning

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ankylosing spondylitis (noun): a chronic form of spondylitis primarily in males and marked by impaired mobility of the spine; sometimes leads to ankylosis.

Definition of ankylosing spondylitis

  1. a chronic form of spondylitis primarily in males and marked by impaired mobility of the spine; sometimes leads to ankylosis

    Synonyms: Marie-Strumpell disease, rheumatoid spondylitis

    Type of: spondylitis, autoimmune disease

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