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
British Dictionary definitions for encephalitis lethargica (1 of 2)
encephalitis lethargica
/ (lɪˈθɑːdʒɪkə) /
noun
pathol a technical name for sleeping sickness (def. 2)
British Dictionary definitions for encephalitis lethargica (2 of 2)
encephalitis
/ (ˌɛnsɛfəˈlaɪtɪs, ˌɛnkɛf-) /
noun
inflammation of the brain
Derived forms of encephalitis
encephalitic (ˌɛnsɛfəˈlɪtɪk), adjectiveMedical definitions for encephalitis lethargica (1 of 2)
encephalitis lethargica
[ lə-thär′jĭ-kə ]
n.
A viral epidemic encephalitis characterized by apathy, paralysis of an eye muscle, and extreme muscular weakness.
sleeping sickness von Economo's disease
Medical definitions for encephalitis lethargica (2 of 2)
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 lethargica
encephalitis
[ ĕn-sĕf′ə-lī′tĭs ]
Inflammation of the brain, usually caused by infection with a virus.
Cultural definitions for encephalitis lethargica
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.