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health. |
脑脊膜炎 |
life.sc. |
脑膜炎 |
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agric. |
脑脊髓膜炎 |
nurs. |
脑[脊]膜炎 |
plast.surg. |
脑脊膜炎 |
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English thesaurus |
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med. |
Inflammation of the meninges, which are three layers of tissue that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis may be caused by a bacterial, fungal, or viral infection; drug allergies; cancer; or other diseases. Symptoms may include fever, headache, vomiting, malaise, and stiff neck. If left untreated, meningitis can lead to convulsions, coma, and death. |