noun
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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.