encephalitis

(en sef′ə lītis, en′sef-)

noun

inflammation of the brain

Origin: encephal(o)- + -itis

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See encephalitis in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Inflammation of the brain.

Related Forms:

  • en·cephˌa·litˈic (-lĭtˈĭk) adjective

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