infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges (the tissues that surround the brain or spinal cord) usually caused by a bacterial infection; symptoms include headache and stiff neck and fever and nausea
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用作名词 (n.)
Meningitis is communicated by mosquitoes. 脑膜炎是经由蚊子传染的。
Meningitis can be contagious during childbirth. 脑膜炎在分娩过程中能够传染。
Viral meningitis can also be transmitted through faecal-oral route. 病毒性脑膜炎亦可透过口粪途径传播。
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[ˌmenɪn'dʒaɪtɪs]
