noun
encephalitis
ehn-seh-fuh-LEYE-tihs
noun
1
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 notesIn 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").