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neuroinfectiology

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌnʊəɹoʊˌɪnfɛkʃiˈɒlədʒi/

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noun

Meaning 1

An interdisciplinary field focusing on infections of the nervous system, encompassing the study of pathogen-host interactions, immune responses, and the resulting neurological consequences. It integrates aspects of neurology, infectious diseases, immunology, and molecular biology to understand and manage central nervous system (CNS) infections.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Qualifier: infectious diseases

Topics: medicine, neurology, neuroscience, sciences

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History

Etymology

From neuro- + infectiology.