meningitis /ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/ noun1 •Inflammation of the meninges, characterized by headache, neck stiffness and photophobia and also fever, chills, vomiting and myalgia.Los Angeles-based actor’s boyfriend said she died from meningitis and blood infection which in turn led to sepsis[.] — 2026 formsmeningitides