encephalitis
[ en-sef-uh-lahy-tis ]
/ ɛnˌsɛf əˈlaɪ tɪs /
noun Pathology.
inflammation of the substance of the brain.
Also called encephali·tis le·thar·gi·ca
[li-thahr-ji-kuh] /lɪˈθɑr dʒɪ kə/.
a form of this condition, caused by a filterable virus and characterized by apathy and abnormal sleepiness; sleeping sickness.
OTHER WORDS FROM encephalitis
en·ceph·a·lit·ic [en-sef-uh-lit-ik] /ɛnˌsɛf əˈlɪt ɪk/, adjective post·en·ceph·a·lit·ic, adjective pseu·do·en·ceph·a·lit·ic, adjectiveWords nearby encephalitis
Example sentences from the Web for encephalitis
It can cause pneumonia and encephalitis, as well as the telltale rash and “measly” feeling of those who are ill.
A Maddening Case of the Measles in Orthodox Jewish Brooklyn |Kent Sepkowitz |June 13, 2013 |DAILY BEASTIn encephalitis and myelitis there is an interruption of motor nerve-currents.
Purulent lepto-meningitis is usually accompanied by encephalitis.
British Dictionary definitions for encephalitis
encephalitis
/ (ˌɛnsɛfəˈlaɪtɪs, ˌɛnkɛf-) /
noun
inflammation of the brain
Derived forms of encephalitis
encephalitic (ˌɛnsɛfəˈlɪtɪk), adjectiveMedical definitions for encephalitis
encephalitis
[ ĕn-sĕf′ə-lī′tĭs ]
n. pl. en•ceph•a•lit•i•des (-lĭt′ĭ-dēz)
Inflammation of the brain.
cephalitis
Other words from encephalitis
en•ceph′a•lit′ic (-lĭt′ĭk) adj.Scientific definitions for encephalitis
encephalitis
[ ĕn-sĕf′ə-lī′tĭs ]
Inflammation of the brain, usually caused by infection with a virus.
Cultural definitions for encephalitis
encephalitis
[ (en-sef-uh-leye-tis) ]
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.