adjective
- relating to or affected by encephalitis (inflammation of the brain)
Usage: medical term; typically used in clinical or scientific contexts
Examples
- The patient presented with encephalitic symptoms including fever and confusion.
- Encephalitic inflammation can be caused by viral or bacterial infection.
- The doctor ordered tests to rule out encephalitic complications.
- Encephalitic conditions require prompt medical attention.
- The encephalitic process affected the patient's cognitive function.