Meaning of the word meningitis in English
What does meningitis mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
meningitis
US /ˌmen.ɪnˈdʒaɪ.t̬əs/
UK /ˌmen.ɪnˈdʒaɪ.tɪs/
Noun
a serious infectious disease in which the meninges (the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord) become inflamed.
Example:
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The child was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis.
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Vaccination can help prevent certain types of meningitis.
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