postencephalitis en · NOUN
Etymology
From post- + encephalitis.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A form of parkinsonism, believed to be caused by a viral illness, that triggers degeneration of the nerve cells in the substantia nigra and leads to encephalitis.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| postencephalitides | Number=Plur | lexicographic |