leptomeningitis

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Noun leptomeningitis has 1 sense

leptomeningitis - inflammation of the leptomeninges
--₁ is a kind of meningitis

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Leptomeningitis

Leptomeningitis refers to the inflammation of the delicate membranes, known as the leptomeninges, that surround the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by various factors, including bacterial, viral, or fungal infections.

Examples:

The patient was admitted to the hospital with a high fever and severe headache, which were indicative of leptomeningitis.
Infants are particularly vulnerable to leptomeningitis due to their underdeveloped immune systems.

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