First Known Use: circa 1860
Dictionary
meningoencephalitis
noun me·nin·go·en·ceph·a·li·tis \-gō-ən-ˌse-fə-ˈlī-təs, -jō-\
plural me·nin·go·en·ceph·a·lit·i·des\-ˈli-tə-ˌdēz\
Definition of MENINGOENCEPHALITIS
: inflammation of the brain and meninges
— me·nin·go·en·ceph·a·lit·ic \-ˈli-tik\ adjective
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of MENINGOENCEPHALITIS
New Latin
Medical Dictionary
meningoencephalitis
noun me·nin·go·en·ceph·a·li·tis \-ən-ˌsef-ə-ˈlīt-əs\
plural me·nin·go·en·ceph·a·lit·i·des \-ˈlit-ə-ˌdēz\
Medical Definition of MENINGOENCEPHALITIS
: inflammation of the brain and meninges—called also encephalomeningitis
Learn More About MENINGOENCEPHALITIS
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: meninxPrevious Word in the Dictionary: meningococcusAll Words Near: meningoencephalitis
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up meningoencephalitis? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).