meningitis

[ men-in-jahy-tis ]

/ ˌmɛn ɪnˈdʒaɪ tɪs /

noun Pathology.

inflammation of the meninges, especially of the pia mater and arachnoid, caused by a bacterial or viral infection and characterized by high fever, severe headache, and stiff neck or back muscles.

Origin of meningitis

From New Latin, dating back to 1820–30; see origin at meninges, -itis

OTHER WORDS FROM meningitis

men·in·git·ic

[men-in-jit-ik], /ˌmɛn ɪnˈdʒɪt ɪk/, adjective

Words nearby meningitis

meningeorrhaphy, meninges, meningioma, meningism, meningitic streak, meningitis, meningo-, meningocele, meningococcall, meningococcal meningitis, meningococcemia

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Example sentences from the Web for meningitis

Nancy was born with meningitis, septicemia, and hydrocephalus.
U.K. Courts Grant Mother Right to End Her 12-Year-Old Disabled Daughter’s Life|Elizabeth Picciuto|November 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Rarely, severe infections can lead to inflammation of the brain or meningitis.
Thanks to Anti-Vaxxers, Mumps Are Back. What’s Next?|Russell Saunders|March 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One is meningitis, an infection of the lining of the brain, that is fatal in about 10 percent of cases.
Princeton Considers Vaccinations for Slow-Moving Meningitis Outbreak|Kent Sepkowitz|November 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Oscar Wilde, it should be noted, had also been touched by early loss: his sister, Isola, died at age nine of meningitis.
Charles Dickens' Enduring Insights on Human Loss and Suffering|David Frum|February 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Writer Frank McCourt died Sunday at the age of 78 after battling skin cancer and meningitis.
Remembering Frank McCourt|The Daily Beast|July 20, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Meningitis, nervous and joint complications are among the rarer sequels.
The Home Medical Library, Volume I (of VI)|Various
The first symptom of meningitis is usually a stiffness of the muscles at the back of the neck.
Essays In Pastoral Medicine|Austin Malley
The rumors embraced everything from meningitis to suicide, everything except the truth.
The Dominant Strain|Anna Chapin Ray
I did have congestive chill, ticdouloureux, meningitis, lock-jaw and curvature of the spine.
The Gay Gnani of Gingalee|Florence Huntley
Headaches may be occasioned by disorders of the brain and spinal column, such as meningitis.
The Mother and Her Child|William S. Sadler

British Dictionary definitions for meningitis

meningitis

/ (ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs) /

noun

inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain or spinal cord, caused by infection

Derived forms of meningitis

meningitic (ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒɪtɪk), adjective

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for meningitis

meningitis

[ (men-in-jeye-tis) ]

Inflammation of the meninges of the brain or spinal cord, most often resulting from a bacterial or viral infection.

Medical definitions for meningitis

meningitis

[ mĕn′ĭn-jī′tĭs ]

n. pl. men•in•git•i•des (-jĭt′ĭ-dēz′)

Inflammation of the meninges of the brain and the spinal cord, most often the result of a bacterial or viral infection and characterized by fever, vomiting, intense headache, and stiff neck.

Other words from meningitis

men′in•git′ic (-jĭt′ĭk) adj.

Scientific definitions for meningitis

meningitis

[ mĕn′ĭn-jī′tĭs ]

Inflammation of the meninges of the brain and the spinal cord, usually resulting from a bacterial or viral infection and often characterized by fever, vomiting, an intense headache, and a stiff neck.

单词	meningitis
释义	meningitis [ men-in-jahy-tis ] / ˌmɛn ɪnˈdʒaɪ tɪs / noun Pathology. inflammation of the meninges, especially of the pia mater and arachnoid, caused by a bacterial or viral infection and characterized by high fever, severe headache, and stiff neck or back muscles. Origin of meningitis From New Latin, dating back to 1820–30; see origin at meninges, -itis OTHER WORDS FROM meningitis men·in·git·ic [men-in-jit-ik], /ˌmɛn ɪnˈdʒɪt ɪk/, adjective Words nearby meningitis meningeorrhaphy, meninges, meningioma, meningism, meningitic streak, meningitis, meningo-, meningocele, meningococcall, meningococcal meningitis, meningococcemia Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for meningitis Nancy was born with meningitis, septicemia, and hydrocephalus. U.K. Courts Grant Mother Right to End Her 12-Year-Old Disabled Daughter’s Life\|Elizabeth Picciuto\|November 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Rarely, severe infections can lead to inflammation of the brain or meningitis. Thanks to Anti-Vaxxers, Mumps Are Back. What’s Next?\|Russell Saunders\|March 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST One is meningitis, an infection of the lining of the brain, that is fatal in about 10 percent of cases. Princeton Considers Vaccinations for Slow-Moving Meningitis Outbreak\|Kent Sepkowitz\|November 18, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Oscar Wilde, it should be noted, had also been touched by early loss: his sister, Isola, died at age nine of meningitis. Charles Dickens' Enduring Insights on Human Loss and Suffering\|David Frum\|February 18, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Writer Frank McCourt died Sunday at the age of 78 after battling skin cancer and meningitis. Remembering Frank McCourt\|The Daily Beast\|July 20, 2009\|DAILY BEAST Meningitis, nervous and joint complications are among the rarer sequels. The Home Medical Library, Volume I (of VI)\|Various The first symptom of meningitis is usually a stiffness of the muscles at the back of the neck. Essays In Pastoral Medicine\|Austin Malley The rumors embraced everything from meningitis to suicide, everything except the truth. The Dominant Strain\|Anna Chapin Ray I did have congestive chill, ticdouloureux, meningitis, lock-jaw and curvature of the spine. The Gay Gnani of Gingalee\|Florence Huntley Headaches may be occasioned by disorders of the brain and spinal column, such as meningitis. The Mother and Her Child\|William S. Sadler British Dictionary definitions for meningitis meningitis / (ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs) / noun inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain or spinal cord, caused by infection Derived forms of meningitis meningitic (ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒɪtɪk), adjective Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for meningitis meningitis [ (men-in-jeye-tis) ] Inflammation of the meninges of the brain or spinal cord, most often resulting from a bacterial or viral infection. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for meningitis meningitis [ mĕn′ĭn-jī′tĭs ] n. pl. men•in•git•i•des (-jĭt′ĭ-dēz′) Inflammation of the meninges of the brain and the spinal cord, most often the result of a bacterial or viral infection and characterized by fever, vomiting, intense headache, and stiff neck. Other words from meningitis men′in•git′ic (-jĭt′ĭk) adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for meningitis meningitis [ mĕn′ĭn-jī′tĭs ] Inflammation of the meninges of the brain and the spinal cord, usually resulting from a bacterial or viral infection and often characterized by fever, vomiting, an intense headache, and a stiff neck. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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