Spondylitis (also known as Spondylitides): Inflammation of the SPINE. This includes both arthritic and non-arthritic conditions.

NIH MeSH · D013166Diseases

Spondylitis

Also known asSpondylitides

Definition

Inflammation of the SPINE. This includes both arthritic and non-arthritic conditions.

MeSH classification

  • C01.160.762
  • C05.116.165.762
  • C05.116.900.853

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Common questions about Spondylitis

What does Spondylitis mean in medicine?
Inflammation of the SPINE. This includes both arthritic and non-arthritic conditions. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Spondylitis known by any other names?
Yes. Spondylitis is also referred to as Spondylitides in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Spondylitis sit in the medical classification?
Spondylitis falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C01.160.762, C05.116.165.762, C05.116.900.853). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D013166) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗