meningitis in Dutch

meningitis in Dutch is hersenvliesontsteking, nekkramp, meningitis — 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.

meningitis in Dutch

hersenvliesontsteking

noun

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

nekkramp

noun

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

meningitis

noun

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

What does "meningitis" mean?

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.
"The child was rushed to hospital with suspected meningitis."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

meningitis in a sentence

The child was rushed to hospital with suspected meningitis.
Vaccines have reduced the number of meningitis cases in children.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "meningitis" in Dutch?

"meningitis" in Dutch is hersenvliesontsteking, nekkramp, meningitis. 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.

How do you use "meningitis" in a sentence?

Example: "The child was rushed to hospital with suspected meningitis." In Dutch, "meningitis" is hersenvliesontsteking, nekkramp, meningitis.

Are there other ways to say "meningitis" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "meningitis": hersenvliesontsteking, nekkramp, meningitis.

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