Encephalitis (Noun)
Meaning
Inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus; symptoms include headache and neck pain and drowsiness and nausea and fever (`phrenitis' is no longer in scientific use).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with encephalitis after experiencing severe headaches and fever for several days.
- Encephalitis is a rare but serious condition that can cause long-term damage to the brain if left untreated.
- The mosquito-borne virus can cause encephalitis in humans, leading to inflammation of the brain and potentially life-threatening complications.
- Symptoms of encephalitis can range from mild to severe and may include drowsiness, nausea, and sensitivity to light.
- In rare cases, encephalitis can be caused by a bacterial infection, which may require aggressive treatment with antibiotics.