Word
encephalitis
Phoneticsen·cephali·tis
US/ɛnˌsɛfəˈɫaɪtəs/
UK/ɛnsˌɛfɐlˈaɪtɪs/
Definition
n. a medical condition where the brain becomes swollen and inflamed. It is usually caused by a virus and can make a person very sick.
n. inflammation of the brain tissue, typically resulting from a viral infection. It is a serious neurological condition that can lead to significant cognitive or physical impairment.
Examples
“The doctor tested him for encephalitis after his high fever.”
“Vaccines for diseases like measles and chickenpox have significantly reduced the incidence of viral encephalitis in children.”
“While some cases of encephalitis resolve with rest and hydration, others require intensive care and antiviral treatment to prevent permanent neurological damage or cognitive decline.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor tested him for encephalitis after his high fever.”
contextual
“Vaccines for diseases like measles and chickenpox have significantly reduced the incidence of viral encephalitis in children.”
complex
“While some cases of encephalitis resolve with rest and hydration, others require intensive care and antiviral treatment to prevent permanent neurological damage or cognitive decline.”
Real-World Examples
“Sea lions have been found with encephalitis , brain inflammation and other neurological signs before death.” “The coroner said a postmortem showed Emily had died from meningoencephalitis – a combination of meningitis and encephalitis.” Etymology
From encephal- + -itis.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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