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Definition of meningitis

meningitis

/ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/
men · in · gi · tis
Plural:meningitides
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Adjective:meningitic
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• noun

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A serious medical condition characterized by acute inflammation of the meninges, the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, typically caused by a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection.

Example

"Early symptoms of meningitis often include a severe headache, high fever, and a stiff neck."

• Rhymes for meningitis

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in Modern Latin in the early 19th century from Ancient Greek meninx (stem mening-), meaning 'membrane', combined with the medical suffix -itis, denoting inflammation.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Meningitis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/meningitis
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