Inflammation of the brain is known as ______.
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peritonitis
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gastritis
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encephalitis
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folliculitis
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.