hepatitis

CEFRC1

/ˌhɛpəˈtaɪ̯tɪs/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A disease causing inflammation of the liver.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Inflammation of the liver, sometimes caused by a viral infection.

Examples

  • A new treatment for hepatitis is being studied.

  • Tom was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

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In context

  • Hepatitises B and C are the most important chronic viral infections of humans.

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Origin

noun

From Latin hēpatītis, from hēpar (“liver”), from Ancient Greek ἧπαρ (hêpar, “liver”). By surface analysis, hepat- + -itis.