meningism
/məˈnɪn.dʒɪz.əm/
noun
- A set of symptoms that mimic meningitis, such as stiff neck and headache, but without actual infection of the meninges.
- The patient's symptoms suggested meningism rather than a true infection.
- Meningism can be caused by severe dehydration or other illnesses.
- The child had a stiff neck and fever, but the doctor ruled out meningitis and diagnosed meningism.