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• Herpes encephalitis
  |Short definition=brain inflammation caused by a herpes simplex virus that has spread from another part of the b {{PAGENAME}} (definition) brain inflammation caused by a herpes simplex virus that has spread from another part of the b
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• Polioencephalitis
  ...tis) is a medical term referring to inflammation of the grey matter of the brain. ...os'' meaning "grey", ''enkephalos'' meaning "brain", and ''itis'' meaning "inflammation".
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• Brain edema
  == Brain Edema == ...edical condition characterized by an increase in the volume of the [[Brain|brain]] due to an excess accumulation of fluid.
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• Ventriculitis
  ...dical condition characterized by the inflammation of the ventricles in the brain. ...ans "small belly" or "cavity," and the Greek suffix "-itis," which denotes inflammation.
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• Herpes simplex encephalitis
  ...''') is a [[medical condition]] that involves an [[inflammation]] of the [[brain]]. It is caused by the [[herpes simplex virus]]. The pronunciation of the t ...Encephalitis" comes from the Greek words "enkephalos" (brain) and "-itis" (inflammation).
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• Cerebral vasculitis
  ...s a rare condition involving inflammation of the blood vessel walls in the brain. ...Latin ''cerebrum'' meaning "brain", and the Greek ''vasculitis'' meaning "inflammation of the blood vessels".
  2 KB (294 words) - 03:58, 11 February 2024
• Encephalomyelitis
  ...ion: en-sef-uh-loh-my-uh-LY-tis) is a general term for inflammation of the brain and spinal cord, often due to infections or autoimmune diseases. ...ord', and "-itis" is a common suffix used in medical terminology to denote inflammation.
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• Limbic encephalitis
  ...rder characterized by inflammation of the [[limbic system]], a part of the brain involved in memory, behavior, and emotions. ...tion occurring in the limbic system, which is located on the border of the brain's cortex.
  2 KB (227 words) - 04:00, 11 February 2024
• Meningoencephalitis
  ...the [[brain]] and the [[meninges]], the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. ...meninx" meaning membrane, "enkephalos" meaning brain, and "-itis" denoting inflammation.
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• Autoimmune encephalitis
  ...] that occurs when the body's [[immune system]] mistakenly attacks healthy brain cells, leading to changes in cognition, memory, and behavior. ...ion. Thus, it refers to a self-immune response causing inflammation in the brain.
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• Brain fever
  == Brain Fever == ...ncephalitis]], is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the brain.
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• Granulomatous meningoencephalitis
  ...vering the brain and spinal cord), and "encephalitis" (inflammation of the brain). ...mas, or clusters of immune cells, in the meninges and brain. This leads to inflammation and can cause a variety of neurological symptoms.
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• Optical tract
  ...tic nerve (the nerve that carries messages from the back of the eye to the brain). It can be caused by infections, medications, toxins, and immune system di ...brain where some of the optic nerve fibers cross) to specific parts of the brain involved in vision {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
  655 bytes (95 words) - 22:24, 10 January 2023
• CSF glucose
  ...ucose". "Cerebrospinal" is derived from the Latin words "cerebrum" meaning brain, and "spinalis" meaning spine. "Glucose" is derived from the Greek word "gl ...ious medical conditions, including [[meningitis]], [[encephalitis]], and [[brain abscess]].
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• Cerebritis
  ...ammation of the [[brain]]. It is often a precursor to the formation of a [[brain abscess]]. ...word "cerebrum" meaning brain, and the Greek suffix "-itis" which denotes inflammation.
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• Behçet syndrome
  ...Symptoms include sores in the mouth and genitals and other skin problems, inflammation in parts of the eye, and pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints.  ...r serious symptoms include blood clots, blindness, and inflammation of the brain, spinal cord, and digestive system. Symptoms can come and go on their own.
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• Behçet's disease
  ...Symptoms include sores in the mouth and genitals and other skin problems, inflammation in parts of the eye, and pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints.  ...r serious symptoms include blood clots, blindness, and inflammation of the brain, spinal cord, and digestive system. Symptoms can come and go on their own.
  997 bytes (147 words) - 01:20, 8 January 2023
• Eastern Equine Encephalitis
  ...often fatal infection that causes [[encephalitis]] or inflammation of the brain. It is caused by the Eastern Equine Encephalitis [[virus]] (EEEV), which is ...), and the primary symptom it causes (encephalitis, or inflammation of the brain).
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• Sappinia amoebic encephalitis
  ...nunciation: sap-in-ia am-ee-bic en-sef-a-li-tis) is a rare and often fatal brain infection caused by the amoeba ''[[Sappinia]]''. ...ng 'soap', and 'amoebic encephalitis', which refers to inflammation of the brain caused by amoebae.
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• Meningitis
  ...on 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 infe ...on 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 infe
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