meningitis
noun /,mɛnɪn'dʒaɪtɪs/
- Definition
- infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges (the tissues that surround the brain or spinal cord) usually caused by a bacterial infection; symptoms include headache and stiff neck and fever and nausea
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'meningitis': She showed great meningitis during the competition.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
4
Consonants
6
Length
10