hep·a·ti·tis (h p  -t  t s)n. pl. hep·a·tit·i·des (-t t-d z) Inflammation of the liver, caused by infectious or toxic agents and characterized by jaundice, fever, liver enlargement, and abdominal pain. |
hepatitis
Noun
inflammation of the liver, causing fever, jaundice, and weakness
| hepatitis (hp-tts) Inflammation of the liver, usually caused by any of various infectious agents or toxins, including alcohol and numerous chemical compounds. Symptoms usually include jaundice, fatigue, fever, liver enlargement, and abdominal pain. There are five types of viral hepatitis: A, B,C, D, and E. Hepatitis A, an acute infection caused by a virus of the genus Hepatovirus is transmitted by contaminated food and water. Hepatitis B, caused by a virus of the genus Orthohepadnavirus and Hepatitis C, caused by a virus of the genus Hepacivirus, are more serious infections that are transmitted through infected bodily fluids such as blood and semen. |
hepatitis
an inflamed condition of the liver.
See also: Disease and Illness
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | hepatitis - inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin liver disease - a disease affecting the liver infectious disease - a disease transmitted only by a specific kind of contact viral hepatitis - hepatitis caused by a virus delta hepatitis, hepatitis delta - a severe form of hepatitis |
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