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BECHTEREWS DISEASE

\bˈɛt͡ʃtəɹˌuːz dɪzˈiːz], \bˈɛt‍ʃtəɹˌuːz dɪzˈiːz], \b_ˈɛ_tʃ_t_ə_ɹ_ˌuː_z d_ɪ_z_ˈiː_z]\

Definitions of BECHTEREWS DISEASE

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The form of rheumatoid arthritis affecting the spine. It occurs predominantly in young males and produces pain and stiffness as a result of inflammation of the sacroiliac, intervertebral, and costovertebral joints. Etiology is unknown.

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