meningismus
Definition
noun. a state of meningeal irritation with symptoms suggesting meningitis that often occurs at the onset of acute febrile diseases especially in children
Example Sentence
Meningismus often occurs at the onset of acute febrile diseases.
Synonyms
meningeal irritation; irritation of the meninges; meningeal sensitivity
Antonyms
healthy meninges
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