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encephalitis

/ˌen.kef.əˈlaɪ.tɪs/

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noun

/ˌen.kef.əˈlaɪ.tɪs/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся воспалением головного мозга, обычно вызванное вирусной инфекцией, с симптомами, включающими головную боль, боль в шее, сонливость, тошноту и лихорадку.

A medical condition characterized by inflammation of the brain, typically caused by a viral infection, with symptoms including headache, neck pain, drowsiness, nausea, and fever.

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  1. Brain inflammationC1formalmedical

    A medical condition characterized by inflammation of the brain, typically resulting from a viral infection, with symptoms such as headache, neck pain, drowsiness, nausea, and fever.

    ruВоспаление мозга

    • The patient was diagnosed with encephalitis after experiencing severe headaches and fever.
    • Viral encephalitis can lead to long-term neurological damage if not treated promptly.
    • Doctors monitored her closely for signs of encephalitis following the infection.

    Synonymsbrain fever

Forms
  • encephalitides plural form
  • encephalitises plural form
  • encephalitides' possessive plural form
  • encephalitises' possessive plural form
  • encephalitis's possessive singular form