(men-in-gi-tis) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges the tissues that surround the brain or spinal cord usually caused by a bacterial infection

Example Sentence

Severe headaches and a stiff neck are symptoms of meningitis.

Synonyms

inflammation of the meninges; infectious disease; meninges inflammation

Antonyms

good health

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Rhymes

  • fleitas
  • situs
  • titus

  • arthritis
  • bronchitis
  • detritus
  • gastritis
  • mazaitis
  • unitas
  • zemaitis

  • hepatitis
  • laryngitis
  • mastoiditis
  • meningitis

  • encephalitis

  • osteoarthritis