Multiple choice

Inflammation of the brain is known as ______.

  1. peritonitis

  2. gastritis

  3. encephalitis

  4. folliculitis

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain parenchyma, often caused by viral infections. The prefix 'encephalon' refers to the brain and '-itis' indicates inflammation. Peritonitis is abdominal lining inflammation, gastritis is stomach inflammation, and folliculitis is hair follicle inflammation.