Definition

Relating to the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, or to the inflammation of these membranes.

Example

The doctor diagnosed the patient with a meningitic condition that required immediate treatment.

Conversation

I heard that the doctor said the symptoms could be meningitic in nature.

Oh really? That sounds serious; what does that mean exactly?

It means it could relate to meningitis, which is pretty concerning.

Yikes, I hope it’s nothing too serious then!

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Root Explanation

Meningitic → It is formed from "mening-" (from Greek "meninx", meaning membrane) and "-itic" (meaning pertaining to or characterized by). The word "meningitic" refers to something that is related to or characterized by inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mening-' referring to the 'membrane' around the brain, and '-itic' indicating a condition. This helps you remember that 'meningitic' relates to a condition affecting the membranes.

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