spondylitis是什么意思

n.[医]脊椎炎

1. An early diagnosis is crucial for managing spondylitis effectively.
早期诊断对有效管理脊柱炎至关重要。
2. He has been dealing with the chronic pain caused by spondylitis for many years.
多年来，他一直在应对脊柱炎引起的慢性疼痛。

脊柱炎，特指强直性脊柱炎，是一种慢性的、炎症性的关节病，多累及脊柱和骨盆的关节，并可伴有眼部、心脏、肺部等器官的炎症。