Meningitis (noun)

An inflammation of the meninges, the three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, caused by infection or injury.

Origin:

From the new latin word "meningitidis" meaning "inflammation of the meninges".

Examples:

1. Meningitis is a serious and potentially life-threatening illness.
2. The patient was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis.
3. The disease is caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis.
4. Viral meningitis is less serious than bacterial meningitis.
5. Symptoms of meningitis include fever, headache, and a stiff neck.