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encephalitis
[ en-sef-uh-lahy-tis ]
noun
- inflammation of the substance of the brain.
- Also called encephalitis le·thargi·ca [li-, thahr, -ji-k, uh]. a form of this condition, caused by a filterable virus and characterized by apathy and abnormal sleepiness; sleeping sickness.
encephalitis
/ ˌɛnsɛfəˈlaɪtɪs; ˌɛnsɛfəˈlɪtɪk; ˌɛnkɛf- /
noun
- inflammation of the brain
encephalitis
/ ĕn-sĕf′ə-lī′tĭs /
- Inflammation of the brain, usually caused by infection with a virus.
encephalitis
- 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.
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Derived Forms
- encephalitic, adjective
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Other Words From
- en·ceph·a·lit·ic [en-sef-, uh, -, lit, -ik], adjective
- posten·cepha·litic adjective
- pseudo·en·cepha·litic adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of encephalitis1
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Example Sentences
It can cause pneumonia and encephalitis, as well as the telltale rash and “measly” feeling of those who are ill.
Purulent lepto-meningitis is usually accompanied by encephalitis.
In other cases are found the more or less extensive changes produced by meningitis or meningo-encephalitis.
In encephalitis and myelitis there is an interruption of motor nerve-currents.
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