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meningitis definition

men·in·gi·tis (men′in jīt′is)

noun

inflammation of the meninges, esp. as the result of infection by bacteria or viruses

Etymology: ModL: see meninges & -itis

Related Forms:

  • meningitic men′·in·git′ic (-jit′ik) adjective

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meningitis Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • diagnose: The doctors didn't even know what was wrong with her, at first; it was later that they diagnosed meningitis.

Adjective modifier

  • meningococcal: There has been a recent outbreak of meningococcal meningitis.

Modifies a noun

  • septicaemia: In a very few people the bacteria get into the blood stream and cause meningitis and/or septicaemia!

Noun used with modifier

  • TB: TB meningitis tends to be more severe than other forms of meningitis.
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