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encephalitic

[en-sef-uh-lahy-tis] Origin

en·ceph·a·li·tis

[en-sef-uh-lahy-tis]
noun Pathology.
1.
inflammation of the substance of the brain.
2.
Also called encephali·tis le·thar·gi·ca [li-thahr-ji-kuh] . a form of this condition, caused by a filterable virus and characterized by apathy and abnormal sleepiness; sleeping sickness.

Origin:
1835–45; encephal- + -itis

en·ceph·a·lit·ic [en-sef-uh-lit-ik] , adjective
post·en·ceph·a·lit·ic, adjective
pseu·do·en·ceph·a·lit·ic, adjective
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encephalitis (ˌɛnsɛfəˈlaɪtɪs, ˌɛnkɛf-)
 
n
inflammation of the brain
 
encephalitic
 
adj

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Word Origin & History

encephalitis
1843, by influence of Fr. encéphalite, from Gk. enkephalos, from en- "within" + kephale "head" + -itis.
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encephalitis en·ceph·a·li·tis (ěn-sěf'ə-lī'tĭs)
n. pl. en·ceph·a·lit·i·des (-lĭt'ĭ-dēz)
Inflammation of the brain. Also called cephalitis.


en·ceph'a·lit'ic (-lĭt'ĭk) adj.

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encephalitis   (ěn-sěf'ə-lī'tĭs)  Pronunciation Key 
Inflammation of the brain, usually caused by infection with a virus.
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encephalitis [(en-sef-uh-leye-tis)]

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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