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Encephalitis

Also called Inflammation of brain tissue

NeurologyInfectious DiseaseImportant

Acute inflammation of the brain parenchyma, usually viral, presenting with fever, headache, altered consciousness, and focal neurological deficits.

Korean

뇌염

주로 바이러스 감염으로 인한 뇌 실질의 급성 염증; 발열·두통·의식 변화·경련이 특징.

French

Encéphalite

Inflammation aiguë du parenchyme cérébral, généralement virale ; se manifeste par fièvre, céphalée, altération de la conscience et déficits neurologiques focaux.

Word parts

  • encephal/oRoot(Greek) Brain
  • -itisSuffix(Greek) Inflammation

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