Spondylitis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011238",
  "term": "Spondylitis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An inflammatory condition affecting the joints of the vertebral column, leading to pain and stiffness. It is a form of arthritis that can cause the vertebrae to fuse over time, resulting in reduced flexibility of the spine. Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic, progressive form of the disease strongly associated with the presence of the HLA-B27 gene.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1247 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/spondylitis/"
}