meningitis
What is another word for meningitis? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A serious illness in which the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord become inflamed, typically causing headache, fever, stiff neck, and sensitivity to light.
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How to use meningitis
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
bacterial meningitis
viral meningitis
meningitis vaccine
symptoms of meningitis
Etymology
From Ancient Greek mēninx ("membrane") plus the medical suffix -itis ("inflammation").
Full origin of meningitis →Frequently asked questions
What does “meningitis” mean?
The word “meningitis” means a serious illness in which the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord become inflamed, typically causing headache, fever, stiff neck, and sensitivity to light. In plain terms, a dangerous inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord.
How do you pronounce “meningitis”?
“Meningitis” is pronounced meh-nihn-JEYE-tihs (/ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “meningitis” in a sentence?
Here is “meningitis” used in a sentence: “The child was rushed to hospital with suspected meningitis.”
What part of speech is “meningitis”?
“Meningitis” is a noun.
Where does the word “meningitis” come from?
The word “meningitis” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek mēninx ("membrane") plus the medical suffix -itis ("inflammation").
Is “meningitis” a common word?
“Meningitis” is an uncommon word in modern English.
