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Definition of Spondylitis

Spondylitis: Inflammation of one or more of the vertebrae of the spine. Diffuse inflammation of the spine is seen in the disease ankylosing spondylitis. Localized spondylitis is seen with infections of a certain area of the spine, such as in Pott's disease.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 2/13/2004

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