Capable of causing or producing encephalitis (brain inflammation), usually referring to viruses, bacteria, or toxins.
From encephalitis + -genic (Greek genos 'origin, producing'), literally meaning 'producing encephalitis.'
This word describes pathogens and substances that trigger brain inflammation—scientists use it to study which viruses are most dangerous to the nervous system.
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