spondylitis meaning

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spondylitis (noun): inflammation of a spinal joint; characterized by pain and stiffness.

Definition of spondylitis

  1. inflammation of a spinal joint; characterized by pain and stiffness

    Type of: inflammation

    Kinds: ankylosing spondylitis

Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SP · words ending in IS · 11-letter words

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