Meningoencephalopathy


meningoencephalopathy me·nin·go·en·ceph·a·lop·a·thy (mə-nĭng’gō-ěn-sěf’ə-lŏp’ə-thē)
n.
Any of various disorders affecting the meninges and the brain. Also called encephalomeningopathy.

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