hepatitis

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌhepəˈtaɪtɪs/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌhepəˈtaɪtəs/

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Noun

Singular hepatitis

Plural hepatitides or hepatitises

1. (countable & uncountable) (medicine) Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver. It is usually caused by a viral infection.

   Hepatitis may cause liver failure if it is left untreated.

Related words

• hepatitis A
• hepatitis B
• hepatitis C