Meningitis (Noun)
Meaning
Infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges (the tissues that surround the brain or spinal cord) usually caused by a bacterial infection; symptoms include headache and stiff neck and fever and nausea.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Meningitis is a serious and potentially life-threatening disease that requires immediate medical attention if symptoms are present.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all children receive a meningitis vaccine to protect against this highly contagious disease.
- She was hospitalized for several days after contracting bacterial meningitis during her freshman year of college.
- The new mother was devastated when her infant was diagnosed with meningitis and required several weeks of intensive care.
- If left untreated, meningitis can lead to severe complications, including brain damage, hearing loss, and even death.