Phrenitis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɹəˈnʌɪtɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phrenitis is a noun meaning (historical, medicine) Madness, especially as caused by inflammation of the brain; encephalitis, encephalomeningitis, or meningitis.
Meaning
(historical, medicine) Madness, especially as caused by inflammation of the brain; encephalitis, encephalomeningitis, or meningitis.
Example Sentences
Phrenitis, which the Greeks derive from the word φρήν, is a disease of the mind, with a continual madness or dotage […].
Word Forms
- phrenitides
Synonyms for phrenitis
Depending on context, synonyms include cephalitis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cephalitis, encephalitis, periencephalitis, brain fever, meningoencephalitis, meningitis.
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