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meningitis
[men-in-jahy-tis]
noun
inflammation of the meninges, especially of the pia mater and arachnoid, caused by a bacterial or viral infection and characterized by high fever, severe headache, and stiff neck or back muscles.
meningitis
/ ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒɪtɪk, ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs /
noun
inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain or spinal cord, caused by infection
meningitis
Inflammation of the meninges of the brain and the spinal cord, usually resulting from a bacterial or viral infection and often characterized by fever, vomiting, an intense headache, and a stiff neck.
meningitis
Inflammation of the meninges of the brain or spinal cord, most often resulting from a bacterial or viral infection.
Other 51Թ Forms
- meningitic adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of meningitis1
Example Sentences
But despite displaying warning signs of meningitis, no-one began the treatment which could have saved her life, Manchester South Coroner's Court heard.
It's the meningitis B vaccine currently given to babies.
Twain’s daughter Susy, who had remained in America, died of bacterial meningitis at age 24.
The family of a five-year-old girl who had a quadruple amputation after contracting a rare form of meningitis said the "fact she's alive is a huge miracle".
It is used to treat illnesses ranging from septicaemia to pneumonia to meningitis.
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