noun
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 notesIn plain EnglishA serious medical condition where the brain becomes inflamed.
Common pairings
viral encephalitis
signs of encephalitis
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Word forms
- Plural
- encephalitides
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Etymology
From encephal- ("brain") plus -itis ("inflammation").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for encephalitis
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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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