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encephalitis

/en-sef-uh-lahy-tis/US // ɛnˌsɛf əˈlaɪ tɪs //UK // (ˌɛnsɛfəˈlaɪtɪs, ˌɛnkɛf-) //

脑炎,大脑炎,头脑炎,脑膜炎

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Pathology.

    • : inflammation of the substance of the brain.
    • : Also called encephali·tis le·thar·gi·ca [li-thahr-ji-kuh]. /lɪˈθɑr dʒɪ kə/. a form of this condition, caused by a filterable virus and characterized by apathy and abnormal sleepiness; sleeping sickness.

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Examples

  • There were also several encephalitis strains, but those are not exactly pleasant phrases.

  • It can cause pneumonia and encephalitis, as well as the telltale rash and “measly” feeling of those who are ill.

  • Purulent lepto-meningitis is usually accompanied by encephalitis.

  • In other cases are found the more or less extensive changes produced by meningitis or meningo-encephalitis.

  • In encephalitis and myelitis there is an interruption of motor nerve-currents.