noun
Uncommon
hepatitis
heh-puh-TEYE-tihs
Hepatitis (noun) means Inflammation of the liver, often caused by a viral infection but sometimes by alcohol, toxins, or an autoimmune reaction. Example: “He was vaccinated against hepatitis B before traveling abroad.”
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Inflammation of the liver, often caused by a viral infection but sometimes by alcohol, toxins, or an autoimmune reaction.
"He was vaccinated against hepatitis B before traveling abroad."
"Chronic hepatitis can eventually lead to liver damage if left untreated."
"Hepatitises B and C are the most important chronic viral infections of humans."
— Teri Shors, Understanding Viruses (2013)
How to use hepatitis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLiver inflammation, most often caused by one of several hepatitis viruses (A, B, C, and others).
Common pairings
hepatitis vaccine
hepatitis A/B/C
chronic hepatitis
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Word forms
- Plural
- hepatitises, hepatitides
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Etymology
From Greek hepar ("liver") plus the medical suffix -itis, which denotes inflammation.
Rhymes for hepatitis
itis
gastritis
sinusitis
arthritis
dermatitis
laryngitis
bronchitis
meningitis
peritonitis
tonsillitis
appendicitis
encephalitis
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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.
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