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What is meningitis?
Pronunciation: /ˌmɛnənˈʤaɪtəs/
meningitis
Definition
Inflammation of the meninges (three thin layers of tissue that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord). Meningitis is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection, but sometimes is caused by cancer, drug allergies, or inflammatory diseases.