Definition of Listeria meningitis

1. Noun. An infectious disease of animals and humans (especially newborn or immunosuppressed persons) caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes; in sheep and cattle the infection frequently involves the central nervous system and causes various neurological symptoms.

Exact synonyms: Listeriosis
Generic synonyms: Infectious Disease

Medical Definition of Listeria meningitis

1. Infection with one of the Listeria bacteria capable of causing miscarriage (spontaneous abortion), stillbirth and premature birth. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Listeria Meningitis

Lister's method
Lister's tubercle
Listera
Listera convallarioides
Listera cordata
Listera ovata
Listerella
listeria
listeria
listerian
listerias
Listeria denitrificans
Listeria grayi
listeria infections
listeria meningitis (current term)
listeria meningitis (current term)
Listeria monocytogenes
Listeria monocytogenes
listerioses
listeriosis
listeriosis
listerism
listers
lister plough
lister plow
listeth
listful
listing
listing
Listing's law

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