Hepatitis

usgb/ˌhepəˈtaɪtɪs/
noun

A disease that makes your liver swell and stops it from working well.

He was diagnosed with hepatitis after regular bouts of severe illness.
Visual representation of "hepatitis" - A disease that makes your liver swell and stops it from working well.

Often appears as...

  • hepatitis a
  • hepatitis b
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Severity Varies

Hepatitis ranges from mild to life-threatening. Understand the context to gauge severity.

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His hepatitis was so severe that he needed a liver transplant.
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Multiple Types

Know the type of hepatitis being discussed, like A, B, or C, as they differ greatly.

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The doctor explained that hepatitis B is more serious than hepatitis A.
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Cause Clarification

Ask about the cause; it could be viral, alcoholic, medicinal, or autoimmune.

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Her hepatitis was caused by long-term medication use.
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