Preferred Term:
meningoencephalitis
Definition:
An inflammatory process involving the brain (encephalitis) and meninges (meningitis), most often produced by pathogenic organisms which invade the central nervous system, and occasionally by toxins, autoimmune disorders, and other conditions.
Concept Schemes:
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Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- encephalomeningitis
- meningoencephalomyelitis
- cerebromeningitis
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/36962
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