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Synonyms for encephalitis


Grammar : Noun
Spell : en-sef-uh-lahy-tis
Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˌsɛf əˈlaɪ tɪs



Définition of encephalitis

Origin :
  • 1843, from medical Latin encephalon (from Greek enkephalos "brain," literally "within the head," from en "in" + kephale "head;" see cephalo-) + -itis.
  • As in sleeping sickness : noun type of encephalitis
Example sentences :
  • Purulent lepto-meningitis is usually accompanied by encephalitis.
  • Extract from : « A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) » by Various
  • In encephalitis and myelitis there is an interruption of motor nerve-currents.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various

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