Encephalitic: meaning, definitions and examples

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encephalitic

 

[ ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɪtɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical condition

Encephalitic refers to anything related to encephalitis, which is an inflammation of the brain. This condition can result from infections, autoimmune reactions, or other medical issues. Symptoms may include fever, headache, confusion, seizures, and changes in behavior. Severe cases can lead to permanent neurological damage or even death. It is crucial to seek medical attention if encephalitic symptoms arise.

Synonyms

brain-inflamed, brain-related, encephalitis-associated.

Examples of usage

  • The patient was diagnosed with encephalitic symptoms after showing signs of confusion.
  • Encephalitic reactions can be triggered by various infections.
  • The health team is studying the encephalitic case reported in the region.
  • Doctors are treating the encephalitic inflammation with antiviral medications.

Translations

Translations of the word "encephalitic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encefalítico

🇮🇳 मस्तिष्कीय

🇩🇪 enzephalitisch

🇮🇩 ensefalitis

🇺🇦 енцефалітичний

🇵🇱 encefalitowy

🇯🇵 脳炎の

🇫🇷 encéphalitique

🇪🇸 encefálico

🇹🇷 ensefalit

🇰🇷 뇌염의

🇸🇦 التهاب الدماغي

🇨🇿 encefalitický

🇸🇰 encefalitický

🇨🇳 脑炎的

🇸🇮 encefalitični

🇮🇸 heilaþjálfunar

🇰🇿 энцефалиттік

🇬🇪 ენცეფალიტური

🇦🇿 ensefalitik

🇲🇽 encefálico

Etymology

The term 'encephalitic' is derived from the word 'encephalitis', which itself comes from the Greek roots 'enkephalos', meaning 'brain', and 'itis', meaning 'inflammation'. Encephalitis has been recognized in medical literature for centuries, but the understanding of its causes and treatment has evolved significantly. Initially, it was often associated with infectious agents like viruses and bacteria. As medical science progressed, it became clear that autoimmune responses could also lead to encephalitis, broadening the scope of what could be classified as encephalitic. The word reflects the complex interactions between various disease processes affecting the brain, making it a critical term in neurology.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,169, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.