What is another word for Dawson's Encephalitis?

Pronunciation: [dˈɔːsənz ɛnsˌɛfɐlˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA)

Dawson's Encephalitis is a rare neurological condition that affects the brainstem. This condition is also known as "rhombencephalitis," "brainstem encephalitis," or "brainstem meningoencephalitis". These terms are often used interchangeably with Dawson's Encephalitis. Rhombencephalitis, in particular, refers to the inflammation of the hindbrain or "rhombencephalon," which includes the medulla, pons, and cerebellum. Brainstem encephalitis and brainstem meningoencephalitis both refer to inflammation of the brainstem, with meningoencephalitis implying additional inflammation of the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord called "meninges". While these terms may differ, they all describe the same condition, Dawson's Encephalitis.

Synonyms for Dawson's encephalitis:

What are the hypernyms for Dawson's encephalitis?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Brain Diseases, Central Nervous System Diseases, Neurological Disorders, chronic neurological diseases, inflammatory diseases.

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