meningism

meningism definition - medical

men·in·gism (mĕnˈĭn-jĭzˌəm, mə-nĭnˈ-) or men·in·gis·mus (mĕnˌĭn-jĭzˈməs, mə-nĭnˌ-)

noun
A condition of meningeal irritation in which symptoms mimic those of meningitis but in which no inflammation is present, often occurring during febrile illnesses in children.

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