meningitis

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/ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/ (UK)

Definition of meningitis

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(countable, uncountable)Inflammation of the meninges, characterized by headache, neck stiffness and photophobia and also fever, chills, vomiting and myalgia.

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From Ancient Greek μῆνῐγξ (mênĭnx) + -itis, equivalent to meninge + -itis.

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