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| Inflammation of the meninges (three thin layers of tissue that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord). Meningitis is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection, but sometimes is caused by cancer, drug allergies, or inflammatory diseases. |
Previous Definitions: | meningeal, meningeal carcinomatosis, meningeal metastasis, meninges, meningioma | Next Definitions: | menopausal hormone therapy, menopause, menorrhagia, menstrual cycle, menstrual period |
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