meningitic
/ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒɪtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or affected by meningitis, a serious infection of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord.
- The patient showed meningitic symptoms, including a stiff neck and severe headache.
- Doctors used a lumbar puncture to confirm the meningitic infection.
- Meningitic inflammation can cause lasting damage if not treated quickly.