CEFR C2

choriomeningitis

noun

Meaning

Inflammation of the choroid (the vascular layer of the eye) and the meninges (the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord).

Examples

The patient was diagnosed with choriomeningitis following a fever and severe headache.
Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) is a known cause of this condition.

Synonyms: inflammation of choroid and meninges, LCMV infection

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choriomeningitis (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌkɔːri.oʊˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/

Definition

Inflammation of the choroid (the vascular layer of the eye) and the meninges (the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord).

Examples

The patient was diagnosed with choriomeningitis following a fever and severe headache.
Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) is a known cause of this condition.
Early detection and treatment are crucial for managing choriomeningitis and preventing complications.

How to Use choriomeningitis

choriomeningitis virus (collocation): A virus that causes choriomeningitis. — "The lab is studying the effects of the lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus on the central nervous system."
diagnosed with choriomeningitis (collocation): To be identified as having the condition choriomeningitis. — "After a series of tests, the patient was diagnosed with choriomeningitis."
treatment for choriomeningitis (collocation): The medical care provided for choriomeningitis. — "There is no specific cure for choriomeningitis, but supportive treatment can help manage symptoms."

Synonyms of choriomeningitis

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