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meningitis
nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/mɨnĩˈʒitɨ/me·nin·gi·te
Definition
1Inflammation of the meninges, the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.
Usage examples
“The child was hospitalized with suspected meningitis.”
“Meningitis can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.”
Common combinations
bacterial meningitisviral meningitismeningitis vaccine