hepatitis

[ hep-uh-tahy-tis ]

/ ˌhɛp əˈtaɪ tɪs /

noun Pathology.

inflammation of the liver, caused by a virus or a toxin and characterized by jaundice, liver enlargement, and fever.

Origin of hepatitis

From the Greek word hēpatîtis, dating back to 1720–30. See hepat-, -itis

Words nearby hepatitis

hepaticotomy, hepatic porphyria, hepatic portal vein, hepatic vein, hepatitic, hepatitis, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis B core antigen, hepatitis B e antigen, hepatitis B surface antigen

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for hepatitis

Hepatitis B plays by the same rules, though the rates of transmission are about 10 times more frequent.
The CDC Was Wrong About How to Stop Ebola|Kent Sepkowitz|October 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Over time, he can transmit a bloodborne disease such as hepatitis C to the patients he is “sharing” narcotics with.
The Secret World of Drug-Addict Doctors|Kent Sepkowitz|April 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If left untreated, hepatitis C causes liver damage over the course of decades.
There’s a Life Saving New Drug. But You Can’t Afford It.|Kaiser Health News|February 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He looked more like a tired and worn 60, perhaps because he is said to be suffering from hepatitis.
Gripping His Koran, Anas al-Liby Has His Day in Court|Michael Daly|October 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Just like the measles shot and the hepatitis shot and the flu shot, the goal is prevention, pure and simple.
Why Can't We Find an AIDS Vaccine?|Kent Sepkowitz|September 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Other occasional complications are nephritis, hepatitis, inflammation of the flexor tendons and rupture of them, and abscesses.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse|United States Department of Agriculture
But when the hepatitis is of septic origin, suppuration is likely to occur, the result being an hepatic abscess.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 7|Various
Suppose a man to be attacked with hepatitis, (inflammation of the liver:) he has a pain in the right shoulder.
The American Reformed Cattle Doctor|George Dadd
A very grave case of hepatitis endangered his life seriously.
Two Chancellors|Julian Klaczko
In Mauritius the juice is used to treat dysentery and hepatitis.
The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines|T. H. Pardo de Tavera

British Dictionary definitions for hepatitis

hepatitis

/ (ˌhɛpəˈtaɪtɪs) /

noun

inflammation of the liver, characterized by fever, jaundice, and weaknessSee hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for hepatitis

hepatitis

[ (hep-uh-teye-tis) ]

An inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis is most often caused by a virus, but it can be the result of exposure to certain toxic agents, such as drugs or chemicals. One viral form of the disease is spread by contaminated food and water, and other forms by contaminated injection needles and blood transfusions. Symptoms of hepatitis include fever and jaundice.

Medical definitions for hepatitis

hepatitis

[ hĕp′ə-tī′tĭs ]

n. pl. hep•a•tit•i•des (-tĭt′ĭ-dēz′)

Inflammation of the liver, caused by infectious or toxic agents and characterized by jaundice, fever, liver enlargement, and abdominal pain.

Scientific definitions for hepatitis

hepatitis

[ hĕp′ə-tī′tĭs ]

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.

单词	hepatitis
释义	hepatitis [ hep-uh-tahy-tis ] / ˌhɛp əˈtaɪ tɪs / noun Pathology. inflammation of the liver, caused by a virus or a toxin and characterized by jaundice, liver enlargement, and fever. Origin of hepatitis From the Greek word hēpatîtis, dating back to 1720–30. See hepat-, -itis Words nearby hepatitis hepaticotomy, hepatic porphyria, hepatic portal vein, hepatic vein, hepatitic, hepatitis, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis B core antigen, hepatitis B e antigen, hepatitis B surface antigen Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for hepatitis Hepatitis B plays by the same rules, though the rates of transmission are about 10 times more frequent. The CDC Was Wrong About How to Stop Ebola\|Kent Sepkowitz\|October 1, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Over time, he can transmit a bloodborne disease such as hepatitis C to the patients he is “sharing” narcotics with. The Secret World of Drug-Addict Doctors\|Kent Sepkowitz\|April 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST If left untreated, hepatitis C causes liver damage over the course of decades. There’s a Life Saving New Drug. But You Can’t Afford It.\|Kaiser Health News\|February 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He looked more like a tired and worn 60, perhaps because he is said to be suffering from hepatitis. Gripping His Koran, Anas al-Liby Has His Day in Court\|Michael Daly\|October 16, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Just like the measles shot and the hepatitis shot and the flu shot, the goal is prevention, pure and simple. Why Can't We Find an AIDS Vaccine?\|Kent Sepkowitz\|September 15, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Other occasional complications are nephritis, hepatitis, inflammation of the flexor tendons and rupture of them, and abscesses. Special Report on Diseases of the Horse\|United States Department of Agriculture But when the hepatitis is of septic origin, suppuration is likely to occur, the result being an hepatic abscess. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 7\|Various Suppose a man to be attacked with hepatitis, (inflammation of the liver:) he has a pain in the right shoulder. The American Reformed Cattle Doctor\|George Dadd A very grave case of hepatitis endangered his life seriously. Two Chancellors\|Julian Klaczko In Mauritius the juice is used to treat dysentery and hepatitis. The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines\|T. H. Pardo de Tavera British Dictionary definitions for hepatitis hepatitis / (ˌhɛpəˈtaɪtɪs) / noun inflammation of the liver, characterized by fever, jaundice, and weaknessSee hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for hepatitis hepatitis [ (hep-uh-teye-tis) ] An inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis is most often caused by a virus, but it can be the result of exposure to certain toxic agents, such as drugs or chemicals. One viral form of the disease is spread by contaminated food and water, and other forms by contaminated injection needles and blood transfusions. Symptoms of hepatitis include fever and jaundice. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for hepatitis hepatitis [ hĕp′ə-tī′tĭs ] n. pl. hep•a•tit•i•des (-tĭt′ĭ-dēz′) Inflammation of the liver, caused by infectious or toxic agents and characterized by jaundice, fever, liver enlargement, and abdominal pain. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for hepatitis hepatitis [ hĕp′ə-tī′tĭs ] 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. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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