(anatomy, chiefly plural) The three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord.

(pathology) Inflammation of the meninges, characterized by headache, neck stiffness and photophobia and also fever, chills, vomiting and myalgia.

(anatomy) meninx

(anatomy, relational) Relating to the meninges.

(medicine) A set of symptoms similar to those of meningitis but not caused by it, involving the triad of nuchal rigidity (neck stiffness), photophobia, and headache, a sign of irritation of the meninges.

plural of meningism

In a meningeal manner

Relating to the meninges.

A type of meningitis caused by bacterial infection.

A recurrent inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.