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basilar meningitis

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Main Entry: basilar meningitis
Function: noun
: a usually tuberculous inflammation of the meninges at the base of the brain
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basilar meningitis n.
Meningitis at the base of the brain, usually caused by tuberculosis, syphilis, or a low-grade chronic granulomatous condition. Also called tubular meningitis.

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