encephalitis

Meanings

• Noun

  A inflammatory condition of the brain caused by infection, usually viral.

  - "She was diagnosed with encephalitis after falling ill."
  - "Encephalitis can cause permanent brain damage if not treated promptly."

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Synonyms

cephalitis , phrenitis

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Variants

List of all variants of encephalitis that leads to same result
encephalitic , encephalitides , encephalitis , eastern equine encephalitides , eastern equine encephalitis , eastern equine encephalomyelitides , eastern equine encephalomyelitis , equine encephalitides , equine encephalitis , equine encephalomyelitides , equine encephalomyelitis , Powassan encephalitis , Saint Louis encephalitis , Saint Louis encephalitises , St. Louis encephalitis , St. Louis encephalitises , Venezuelan equine encephalitides , Venezuelan equine encephalitis , Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitides , Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis , western equine encephalitides , western equine encephalitis , western equine encephalomyelitides , western equine encephalomyelitis , West Nile encephalitis

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Etymology

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From the Greek words encephalon (brain) and -itis (inflammation)

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Trivia

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1. Encephalitis is most commonly caused by viruses, but it can also be caused by bacteria, parasites, or fungi.

2. Symptoms of encephalitis can include fever, headache, seizures, and confusion.

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Related Concepts

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1. Meningitis: An inflammatory condition of the meninges, the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.

2. Viral encephalitis: A specific type of encephalitis caused by a viral infection.

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Culture

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Encephalitis has been a topic of interest in medical literature and research due to its potential for serious complications and long-term effects.

How to Memorize "encephalitis"

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   - Visualize a brain with inflammation or swelling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the brain and inflammation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Brain Inflammation' to remember the meaning of encephalitis.

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