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encephalitis
noun en·ceph·a·li·tis \in-ˌse-fə-ˈlī-təs\
plural en·ceph·a·lit·i·des\-ˈli-tə-ˌdēz\
Definition of ENCEPHALITIS
: inflammation of the brain
— en·ceph·a·lit·ic \-ˈli-tik\ adjective
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First Known Use of ENCEPHALITIS
1843
Rhymes with ENCEPHALITIS
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encephalitis
noun en·ceph·a·li·tis \in-ˌsef-ə-ˈlīt-əs\
plural en·ceph·a·lit·i·des \-ˈlit-ə-ˌdēz\
Medical Definition of ENCEPHALITIS
: inflammation of the brain
—en·ceph·a·lit·ic \-ˈlit-ik\ adjective
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