noun
- inflammation of the liver, typically caused by a viral infection
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed him with hepatitis A after his recent travel.
- Hepatitis B can be prevented with vaccination.
- She contracted hepatitis from contaminated food.
- The symptoms of hepatitis include fatigue and jaundice.
- Hepatitis C is often transmitted through blood contact.
- The clinic offers free hepatitis testing.
- Chronic hepatitis can lead to serious liver damage.