Hepatitis
Pronunciation: /ˌhɛpəˈtaɪtəs/
Hepatitis (noun)
- Inflammation of the liver, often caused by viruses, alcohol damage, or certain medicines.
- A liver infection caused by a virus, which can spread through contaminated food, water, or body fluids.
Examples
- Hepatitis causes liver inflammation that can make people feel very unwell.
- The doctor explained that hepatitis is liver inflammation, not just a minor problem.