Meningoencephalitis (also known as Meningoencephalitides, Encephalomeningitis): An inflammatory process involving the brain (ENCEPHALITIS) and meninges (MENINGITIS), most often produced by pathogenic organisms which invade the central nervous system, and occasionally by toxins, autoimmune disorders, and other condition

NIH MeSH · D008590Diseases

Meningoencephalitis

Also known asMeningoencephalitides · Encephalomeningitis · Encephalomeningitides · Cerebromeningitis · Cerebromeningitides

Definition

An inflammatory process involving the brain (ENCEPHALITIS) and meninges (MENINGITIS), most often produced by pathogenic organisms which invade the central nervous system, and occasionally by toxins, autoimmune disorders, and other conditions.

MeSH classification

  • C01.207.245.550
  • C01.207.570
  • C10.228.140.430.550
  • C10.228.228.245.550
  • C10.228.228.570
  • C10.586.250.550
  • C10.586.625.500

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Common questions about Meningoencephalitis

What does Meningoencephalitis mean in medicine?
An inflammatory process involving the brain (ENCEPHALITIS) and meninges (MENINGITIS), most often produced by pathogenic organisms which invade the central nervous system, and occasionally by toxins, autoimmune disorders, and other conditions. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Meningoencephalitis known by any other names?
Yes. Meningoencephalitis is also referred to as Meningoencephalitides, Encephalomeningitis, Encephalomeningitides, Cerebromeningitis in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Meningoencephalitis sit in the medical classification?
Meningoencephalitis falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C01.207.245.550, C01.207.570, C10.228.140.430.550). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D008590) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗