cephalitis
/ˌsɛfəˈlaɪtɪs/
noun
- A medical condition where the brain becomes swollen and inflamed, often due to infection.
- Viral infections can sometimes lead to cephalitis if not treated quickly.
- The patient was diagnosed with cephalitis after experiencing severe headaches and fever.
- Doctors used an MRI to confirm the swelling caused by cephalitis.
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