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encephalitis


en·ceph·a·li·tis

noun \in-ˌse-fə-ˈlī-təs\
plural en·ceph·a·lit·i·des\-ˈli-tə-ˌdēz\

Definition of ENCEPHALITIS

: inflammation of the brain
— en·ceph·a·lit·ic \-ˈli-tik\ adjective
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First Known Use of ENCEPHALITIS

1843

Rhymes with ENCEPHALITIS

appendicitis, conjunctivitis, endocarditis, endometritis, folliculitis, Hermaphroditus, pericarditis, peritonitis

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