“panencephalitis”

We have one entry that includes the term panencephalitis.

subacute sclerosing panencephalitis

noun

: a usually fatal neurological disease of children and young adults caused by infection of the brain by a previously latent measles virus that is marked especially by behavioral changes, myoclonic seizures, progressive deterioration of motor and mental functioning, and coma


Commonly Misspelled Words Vol. 2 Quiz

  • sequel spelled three ways with the incorrect ways crossed out and the correct spelling circled
  • Rachel seemed to be _____ in every endeavor she started.
Name That Thing

You know what it looks like… but what is it called?

TAKE THE QUIZ
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.

Pick the best words!

PLAY
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!