About The Medical Condition Ankylosing Spondylitis
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Ankylosing Spondylitis
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Ankylosing Spondylitis?
The form of rheumatoid arthritis affecting the spine. It occurs predominantly in young males and produces pain and stiffness as a result of inflammation of the sacroiliac, intervertebral, and costovertebral joints. Etiology is unknown.
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