hepatitis
What is another word for hepatitis? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Inflammation of the liver, often caused by a viral infection but sometimes by alcohol, toxins, or an autoimmune reaction.
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How to use hepatitis
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hepatitis vaccine
hepatitis A/B/C
chronic hepatitis
Etymology
From Greek hepar ("liver") plus the medical suffix -itis, which denotes inflammation.
Full origin of hepatitis →Frequently asked questions
What does “hepatitis” mean?
The word “hepatitis” means inflammation of the liver, often caused by a viral infection but sometimes by alcohol, toxins, or an autoimmune reaction. In plain terms, liver inflammation, most often caused by one of several hepatitis viruses (A, B, C, and others).
How do you pronounce “hepatitis”?
“Hepatitis” is pronounced heh-puh-TEYE-tihs (/ˌhɛpəˈtaɪ̯tɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “hepatitis” in a sentence?
Here is “hepatitis” used in a sentence: “He was vaccinated against hepatitis B before traveling abroad.”
What part of speech is “hepatitis”?
“Hepatitis” is a noun.
Where does the word “hepatitis” come from?
The word “hepatitis” comes from Greek. From Greek hepar ("liver") plus the medical suffix -itis, which denotes inflammation.
Is “hepatitis” a common word?
“Hepatitis” is an uncommon word in modern English.
