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meningism /me·nin·gism/ (men´in-jizm) the symptoms of meningitis with acute febrile illness or dehydration without infection of the meninges.
meningism [minin′jizəm] Etymology: Gk, meninx + ismos, process an abnormal condition characterized by irritation of the brain and spinal cord and by symptoms that mimic those of meningitis. In meningism, however, there is no actual inflammation of the meninges. meningism [men´in-jizm] the symptoms and signs of meningitis associated with acute febrile illness or dehydration but without actual inflammation of the meninges.
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n an abnormal condition characterized by irritation of the brain and spinal cord and by symptoms that mimic those of meningitis. In meningism, however, there is no actual inflammation of the meninges. meningism the signs of meningitis associated with acute febrile illness or dehydration but without actual inflammation of the meninges. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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