Ankylosing spondylitis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000622",
  "term": "Ankylosing spondylitis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chronic inflammatory disease primarily affecting the spine, leading to stiffness and pain. It can cause fusion of the vertebrae, resulting in a rigid spine. This condition is a type of arthritis and is more common in men, with symptoms typically appearing in early adulthood.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1123 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ankylosing-spondylitis/"
}