méningite

meningitis

noun meh-nan-ZHEET Rare

Origin: From Greek 'meninx' (membrane) + '-itis' (inflammation).

Usage Note

Méningite refers to inflammation of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. In France, la méningite à méningocoques (meningococcal meningitis) is a notifiable disease and vaccination is recommended for children.

Examples

"L'enfant a été hospitalisé pour une méningite bactérienne."

Natural Translation

The child was hospitalized for bacterial meningitis.

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