Preferred Label : spondylosis deformans;
RADLEX synonyms : spondylosis;
Definition : 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. [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0038013;
Origin ID : RID5121;
Associated condition of
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
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. [MeSH]