SPONDYLITIS

spondylitis

(noun) inflammation of a spinal joint; characterized by pain and stiffness

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

spondylitis (countable and uncountable, plural spondylitides)

(disease) Inflammation of the spine.

Source: Wiktionary



RESET




Word of the Day

17 June 2025

RECREANT

(adjective) having deserted a cause or principle; “some provinces had proved recreant”; “renegade supporters of the usurper”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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