Hepatitis

Pronunciation: /ˌhɛpəˈtaɪtəs/

Hepatitis (noun)

  1. Inflammation of the liver, often caused by viruses, alcohol damage, or certain medicines.
  2. 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.