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How do you spell Meningitis?

Correct spelling

meningitis

Greek meninx has one N - don't double it after ME-

Why is meningitis spelled this way?

From Greek meninx (membrane) + itis (inflammation). Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes. The single-n after me- is often doubled incorrectly.

Common misspellings of meningitis

menningitismeningitusmeningititismenengitis

Example

The doctor suspected meningitis when the patient developed a severe headache and neck stiffness.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell meningitis?+
The correct spelling is "meningitis". Greek meninx has one N - don't double it after ME-
Is it menningitis or meningitis?+
The correct spelling is "meningitis", not "menningitis".

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