Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord together with their membranes. ... Origin: meningo + G. Enkephalos, brain, + myelos, marrow, + -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(mә-ning″go-әn-sef″ә-lo-mi″ә-li´tis) inflammation of the meninges, brain, and spinal cord.
Type: Term Pronunciation: mĕ-ning′gō-en-sef′ă-lō-mī-′ĕ-lī′tis Definitions: 1. Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord together with their membranes.