noun
phrenitis
Phrenitis (noun) means an old term for madness caused by swelling of the brain, covering conditions now called encephalitis or meningitis.
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An old term for madness caused by swelling of the brain, covering conditions now called encephalitis or meningitis.
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Etymology
Taken from Latin phrenītis, which came from Ancient Greek φρενῖτις (phrenîtis), from φρήν (phrḗn, "mind").
Synonyms
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cephalitis
encephalitis
Related words
Rhymes for phrenitis
itis
gastritis
sinusitis
hepatitis
arthritis
dermatitis
laryngitis
bronchitis
meningitis
peritonitis
tonsillitis
appendicitis
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of phrenitis?
"phrenitis" (noun) means an old term for madness caused by swelling of the brain, covering conditions now called encephalitis or meningitis.
What is another word for phrenitis?
Other words for "phrenitis" include cephalitis, encephalitis.
