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encephalitis

ehn-seh-fuh-LEYE-tihs

Encephalitis (noun) means Inflammation of the brain, often caused by infection, that can cause fever, confusion, and seizures. Example: “The virus can lead to encephalitis in rare, severe cases.”

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Inflammation of the brain, often caused by infection, that can cause fever, confusion, and seizures.
"The virus can lead to encephalitis in rare, severe cases."

How to use encephalitis

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA serious medical condition where the brain becomes inflamed.

Common pairings
viral encephalitis signs of encephalitis

Word forms

encephalitides plural

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Etymology

From encephal- ("brain") plus -itis ("inflammation").

phrenitis cephalitis

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What does “encephalitis” mean?

The word “encephalitis” means inflammation of the brain, often caused by infection, that can cause fever, confusion, and seizures. In plain terms, a serious medical condition where the brain becomes inflamed.

How do you pronounce “encephalitis”?

“Encephalitis” is pronounced ehn-seh-fuh-LEYE-tihs (/ɛnˌsɛfəˈlaɪtɪs/ in IPA).

How do you use “encephalitis” in a sentence?

Here is “encephalitis” used in a sentence: “The virus can lead to encephalitis in rare, severe cases.”

What part of speech is “encephalitis”?

“Encephalitis” is a noun.

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