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meningitis

/ˌmen.ɪnˈdʒaɪ.tɪs/

Traducción: Inflamación de las meninges, las membranas protectoras que recubren el cerebro y la médula espinal, generalmente causada por una infección, con síntomas como dolor de cabeza, rigidez de nuca, fiebre y náuseas.

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/ˌmen.ɪnˈdʒaɪ.tɪs/C1formalmedical
  • esInflamación de las meninges, las membranas protectoras que recubren el cerebro y la médula espinal, generalmente causada por una infección, con síntomas como dolor de cabeza, rigidez de nuca, fiebre y náuseas.

A medical condition involving inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, typically caused by an infection, with symptoms such as headache, stiff neck, fever, and nausea.

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  1. Inflammation of the meningesB2formal

    A serious infectious disease characterized by swelling of the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, typically caused by bacteria or viruses. Symptoms include severe headache, stiff neck, fever, and nausea.

    esMeningitis

    • He was hospitalized with bacterial meningitis and treated with antibiotics.
    • Meningitis can cause long-term complications if not treated promptly.
    • Vaccination is available to prevent certain types of meningitis.
Formas
  • meningitides plural form
  • meningitides' possessive plural form
  • meningitis's possessive singular form