How do you spell Encephalitis?
Correct spelling
encephalitis
Remember: Greek KEPHALE (head) keeps the 'ph' spelling, plus ITIS for inflammation.
Why is encephalitis spelled this way?
From Greek enkephalos (brain) + itis (inflammation). EN (in) + KEPHALE (head). Brain inflammation. The 'ph' as 'f' in the middle catches people off guard.
Common misspellings of encephalitis
encephalitusenceffalitisencephalatisencephelitis
Example
The patient was hospitalized with viral encephalitis after experiencing severe headaches and confusion.