meningismus

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A form of meningism — A set of symptoms similar to those of meningitis but not caused by it, involving the triad of nuchal rigidity (neck stiffness), photophobia, and headache, a sign of irritation of the meninges.

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Meanings

nounmeningismus (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of meningism.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
meningismpseudomeningitis
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APA

meningismus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/meningismus

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“meningismus.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/meningismus. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “meningismus,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/meningismus.

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