meningitis

C1 Topic:Health & Medicine

US /ˌmɛnənˈdʒaɪtəs/ UK /ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/ See IPA manual

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Meanings

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noun
infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges (the tissues that surround the brain or spinal cord) usually caused by a bacterial infection

Meningitis can cause fever, headache, and a stiff neck.

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Synonyms

meningeal inflammation

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μῆνῐγξ (mênĭnx) + -itis, equivalent to meninge + -itis.

Topics

Health & Medicine

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