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    Hepatitis (en. Hepatitis)

    /epatiˈtis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Disease characterized by inflammation of the liver.
    Hepatitis is a significant public health issue.
    La hepatitis es un importante problema de salud pública.
    Type of hepatitis referring to an infection caused by viruses.
    Viral hepatitis can be type A, B, or C.
    La hepatitis viral puede ser de tipo A, B o C.
    Medical condition that may result in extensive liver damage.
    Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to alcoholic hepatitis.
    El consumo excesivo de alcohol puede llevar a la hepatitis alcohólica.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Greek 'hepatos' meaning liver, and '-itis' indicating inflammation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hepatitis A
    Type of hepatitis transmitted through contaminated food and water.
    hepatitis A
    hepatitis B
    Type of hepatitis transmitted through bodily fluids.
    hepatitis B
    hepatitis C
    Type of hepatitis that can lead to chronic liver diseases.
    hepatitis C

    Related Words

    liver
    Vital organ responsible for detoxification, metabolism, and protein production.
    hígado
    cirrhosis
    Condition resulting from scarring of the liver, often due to chronic hepatitis.
    cirrosis
    hepatitis virus
    Virus that causes hepatitis, including types A, B, C, D, and E.
    virus de la hepatitis

    Slang Meanings

    Alcohol-related hepatitis
    After so many parties, I think I have hepatitis from drinking so much.
    Después de tantas fiestas, creo que tengo hepatitis de tanto beber.
    Illness associated with promiscuity
    Be careful with that hepatitis, better protect yourself.
    Cuidado con esa hepatitis, mejor protégete.