meningitis
part of speech
noun (meningitis, uncountable)
meaning for a pupil
Meningitis is a serious illness in which the thin layers around the brain and spinal cord become swollen, usually because of an infection. tree →
sense in the lessons
In health and safety, meningitis is an emergency: signs include a high fever, a very bad headache, a stiff neck, dislike of bright light, being very sleepy and sometimes a rash that does not fade when a glass is pressed on it. Children are given vaccines that protect against some kinds. Call emergency services quickly if you suspect it.
examples
- Meningitis is a very serious illness. tree →
- The doctor checked the baby for meningitis. tree →
- A stiff neck and a high fever can be signs of meningitis. tree →
- Vaccines protect against some kinds of meningitis. tree →
- Press a glass on the rash; if it does not fade, get help fast. tree →
- He made a full recovery from meningitis. tree →
note
Uncountable: no plural. Pronounced men-in-JY-tis. The ending "-itis" means swelling or inflammation (like tonsillitis). Not every rash means meningitis, but if worried, get a doctor at once.
Trees and pragmatics
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