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View synonyms for encephalitis
encephalitis
[ en-sef-uh-lahy-tis ]
noun
, Pathology.
- inflammation of the substance of the brain.
- Also called encephalitis le·thargi·ca [li-, thahr, -ji-k, uh]. a form of this condition, caused by a filterable virus and characterized by apathy and abnormal sleepiness; sleeping sickness.
encephalitis
/ ˌɛnkɛf-; ˌɛnsɛfəˈlaɪtɪs; ˌɛnsɛfəˈlɪtɪk /
noun
- inflammation of the brain
encephalitis
/ ĕn-sĕf′ə-lī′tĭs /
- Inflammation of the brain, usually caused by infection with a virus.
encephalitis
- An inflammation of the brain . Encephalitis may be caused by a virus or lead poisoning, or it may be a complication of another disease, such as influenza or measles . Encephalitis can cause permanent brain damage or death. It is also possible, however, to recover from it completely.
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Derived Forms
- encephalitic, adjective
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Other Words From
- en·ceph·a·lit·ic [en-sef-, uh, -, lit, -ik], adjective
- posten·cepha·litic adjective
- pseudo·en·cepha·litic adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of encephalitis1
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Example Sentences
There were also several encephalitis strains, but those are not exactly pleasant phrases.
From Washington Post
It can cause pneumonia and encephalitis, as well as the telltale rash and “measly” feeling of those who are ill.
From The Daily Beast
Purulent lepto-meningitis is usually accompanied by encephalitis.
From Project Gutenberg
In other cases are found the more or less extensive changes produced by meningitis or meningo-encephalitis.
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In encephalitis and myelitis there is an interruption of motor nerve-currents.
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