Clinical Diagnosis · Nervous System · Easy
Meningitis
Meaning: Inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.
In practice: Fever, headache, neck stiffness, photophobia and a non-blanching rash need urgent emergency care.
Word parts
- mening- means the meninges
- -itis means inflammation
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