Definitions for ankylosing spondylitis
anky·los·ing spondyli·tis

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1. ankylosing spondylitis, Marie-Strumpell disease, rheumatoid spondylitisnoun

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

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1. ankylosing spondylitisnoun

   A particular arthritis disease that affects usually the joints between vertebrae and the sacroiliac joint.

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1. Ankylosing spondylitis

   Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis characterized by long-term inflammation of the joints of the spine typically where the spine joins the pelvis. Occasionally areas affected may include other joints such as the shoulders or hips. Eye and bowel problems may occur as well as back pain. Joint mobility in the affected areas generally worsens over time.Although the cause of ankylosing spondylitis is unknown, it is believed to involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors. More than 85% of those affected in the UK have a specific human leukocyte antigen known as the HLA-B27 antigen. The underlying mechanism is believed to be autoimmune or autoinflammatory. Diagnosis is typically based on the symptoms with support from medical imaging and blood tests. AS is a type of seronegative spondyloarthropathy, meaning that tests show no presence of rheumatoid factor (RF) antibodies.There is no known cure for AS. Treatments may include medication, exercise, physical therapy, and in rare cases surgery. Medications used include NSAIDs, steroids, DMARDs such as sulfasalazine, and biologic agents such as TNF inhibitors.Approximately 0.1% to 0.8% of all humans are affected with onset typically occurring in young adults. Males and females are equally affected; however, women are more likely than men to experience inflammation rather than fusion.

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1. ankylosing spondylitis

   Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of long-term chronic inflammatory arthritis which primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac joints, located at the lower back. This condition can lead to the fusing of the spine, causing a rigid spine and may result in a hunched-forward posture. Symptoms might include pain and stiffness in the lower back and hips, particularly after periods of inactivity or upon waking up. The exact cause is unknown, but genetics play a significant role. While there is no cure for ankylosing spondylitis, treatments can decrease the discomfort and possibly slow progression of the disease.

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1. Ankylosing spondylitis

   Ankylosing spondylitis, previously known as Bechterew's disease, and Marie-Strümpell disease, is a chronic inflammatory disease of the axial skeleton with variable involvement of peripheral joints and nonarticular structures. AS is a form of spondyloarthritis, a chronic, inflammatory arthritis where immune mechanisms are thought to have a key role. It mainly affects joints in the spine and the sacroiliac joint in the pelvis, and can cause eventual fusion of the spine. Ankylosing spondylitis is a member of the group of the spondyloarthropathies with a strong genetic predisposition. Complete fusion results in a complete rigidity of the spine, a condition known as "bamboo spine". There is no cure for AS, although treatments and medications can reduce symptoms and pain.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
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