Definition: Ankylosing Spondylitis is a type of arthritis which primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac joints. In advanced cases the spine can become stiff and rigid.
Pronunciation: an-kill-lo-sing spond-il-itis
Also Known As: AS, spondy
Common Misspellings: anklelosing, ankelosing, anklosing, spondilitis
Examples:
The doctor diagnosed the patient with ankylosing spondylitis.
