a chronic form of spondylitis primarily in males and marked by impaired mobility of the spine; sometimes leads to ankylosis
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Osteomyelitis
an inflammation of bone and bone marrow (usually caused by bacterial infection)
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a chronic form of spondylitis primarily in males and marked by impaired mobility of the spine; sometimes leads to ankylosis
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Rheumatology.a chronic form of spondylitis primarily in males and marked by impaired mobility of the spine; sometimes leads to ankylosis
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Rheumatology.inflammation of the synovial membrane that lines a synovial joint; results in pain and swelling
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Rheumatology.inflammation of a blood vessel
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Rheumatology.an inflammation of body tissue (especially that below the skin) characterized by fever and swelling and redness and pain
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Rheumatology.inflammation of the gall bladder
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Rheumatology.inflammation of the endocardium and heart valves
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Rheumatology.inflammation of the lining of the stomach; nausea and loss of appetite and discomfort after eating
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Rheumatology.inflammation of the myocardium (the muscular tissue of the heart)
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Rheumatology.inflammation of the myocardium (the muscular tissue of the heart)
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Rheumatology.inflammation of the pancreas; usually marked by abdominal pain
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Rheumatology.inflammation of the pericardium
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Rheumatology.a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Rheumatology.a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Rheumatology.a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Rheumatology.a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Rheumatology.a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers
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an inherited disorder characterized by an increase in bone density; in severe forms the bone marrow cavity may be obliterated
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inflammation, bone, marrow, caused, bacterial.a bacterial toxin that has been weakened until it is no longer toxic but is strong enough to induce the formation of antibodies and im…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inflammation, bone, marrow, caused, bacterial.a lymphocyte derived from bone marrow that provides humoral immunity; it recognizes free antigen molecules in solution and matures int…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inflammation, bone, marrow, caused, bacterial.a lymphocyte derived from bone marrow that provides humoral immunity; it recognizes free antigen molecules in solution and matures int…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inflammation, bone, marrow, caused, bacterial.(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inflammation, bone, marrow, caused, bacterial.a rare congenital anemia characterized by pancytopenia and hypoplasia of the bone marrow
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inflammation, bone, marrow, caused, bacterial.(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inflammation, bone, marrow, caused, bacterial.malignant tumor in bone marrow (usually in the pelvis or in long bones)
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inflammation, bone, marrow, caused, bacterial.the primary form of thrombocytopenia (rather than a shortage of platelets caused by other conditions such as tuberculosis or chemical…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inflammation, bone, marrow, caused, bacterial.malignant tumor in bone marrow (usually in the pelvis or in long bones)
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inflammation, bone, marrow, caused, bacterial.malignant tumor in bone marrow (usually in the pelvis or in long bones)
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inflammation, bone, marrow, caused, bacterial.malignant tumor in bone marrow (usually in the pelvis or in long bones)
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