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.