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Definition of Lymphocytic choriomeningitis
1. Noun. A form of viral meningitis caused by a virus carried by the common house mouse.
Generic synonyms: Choriomeningitis
Medical Definition of Lymphocytic choriomeningitis
1. A form of viral meningitis caused by the lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus. In humans it may be inapparent or present with symptoms of a flu-like disease, aseptic meningitis, encephalitis, or myelitis. (12 Dec 1998)