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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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