mening-

combining form

variants or meningo- or less commonly meningi-
1
: meninges
meningococcus
meningitis
2
: meninges and
meningoencephalitis

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from mening-, meninx

Dictionary Entries Near mening-

Cite this Entry

“Mening-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mening-. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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