MENINGITIS LIKE REACTION
\mˌɛnɪnd͡ʒˈa͡ɪtɪs lˈa͡ɪk ɹɪˈakʃən], \mˌɛnɪndʒˈaɪtɪs lˈaɪk ɹɪˈakʃən], \m_ˌɛ_n_ɪ_n_dʒ_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s l_ˈaɪ_k ɹ_ɪ__ˈa_k_ʃ_ə_n]\
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A condition characterized by neck stiffness, headache, and other symptoms suggestive of meningeal irritation, but without actual inflammation of the meninges (MENINGITIS). Spinal fluid pressure may be elevated but spinal fluid is normal. (DeJong, The Neurologic Examination, 4th ed, p673)
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