meningitis
Translation
meningitis
Examples
Bacterial meningitis is a very serious illness.
Bacterial meningitis is a very serious illness.
The vaccine can prevent certain types of meningitis.
The vaccine can prevent certain types of meningitis.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) meningitis Bacterial meningitis is a very serious illness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none; Related conditions: encephalitis, sepsis
Etymology
From Greek 'meninx' (membrane) + '-itis' (inflammation).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'meninges' (the membranes around the brain and spinal cord) + '-itis' (inflammation). It's an inflammation of the meninges.