meningoencephalitis
noun
me·nin·go·en·ceph·a·li·tis
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plural meningoencephalitides\ mə-ˌniŋ-gō-ən-ˌse-fə-ˈli-tə-ˌdēz
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Definition of meningoencephalitis
: inflammation of the brain and meninges
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Other Words from meningoencephalitis
meningoencephalitic
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Examples of meningoencephalitis in a Sentence
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He was later diagnosed with primary amebic meningoencephalitis, an illness caused by Naegleria fowleri, an amoeba found in warm freshwater during the summer. — Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, "Man dies after contracting brain-eating amoeba after water park visit," 26 July 2019 The condition is referred to as PAM, primary amebic meningoencephalitis. — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, "Brain-eating amoeba kills again—here’s how it kills and how to avoid it," 26 July 2019 At least three cubs were suffering from a neurological condition called meningoencephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, that left them unable to walk. — Rachel Fobar, National Geographic, "More than 100 neglected lions found in a South African breeding facility," 8 May 2019 The infection caused eosinophilic meningoencephalitis, a rare kind of meningitis. — Eleanor Hildebrandt, Popular Mechanics, "How Parasites Can Lie Dormant for Years Before Killing You," 6 Nov. 2018 Primary amebic meningoencephalitis, the disease caused by the amoeba, is almost always fatal, according to the CDC. — Brittney Mcnamara, Teen Vogue, "What to Know About Brain-Eating Amoebas," 14 June 2018 An autopsy found the cause of death was advanced granulomatous meningoencephalitis, a form of meningitis that Dempsey said was caused by the Candida Albicans fungus. — Crimesider Staff, CBS News, "Lawsuit: Prison did nothing as fungus ruined inmate's brain," 20 Oct. 2017 An autopsy determined the cause of death to be advanced granulomatous meningoencephalitis, a form of meningitis that Dempsey said was caused by the Candida Albicans fungus. — Andy Marso, kansascity, "Fungus destroyed inmate’s brain while Kansas prison contractor did nothing, suit says," 17 Oct. 2017 Amebic meningitis: Primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a really rare form of parasitic meningitis that causes a brain infection that is usually deadly. — Korin Miller, SELF, "5 Things You Probably Never Knew About Meningitis," 27 July 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'meningoencephalitis.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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