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Hepatitis

Definition

Hepatitis is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver, resulting in symptoms such as fatigue, jaundice, and abdominal pain.

Parts of Speech

Noun

Senses

Sense 1: A contagious disease caused by a viral infection, characterized by liver inflammation.

Sense 2: An umbrella term referring to various viruses (hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, etc.) that cause liver inflammation.

Usages

Usage 1 (Popular): Hepatitis A is commonly transmitted through contaminated food or water.

Usage 2 (Local): There has been an outbreak of hepatitis B in the community due to unsafe needle practices.

Sample Sentences

Sentence 1: It is crucial to get vaccinated against hepatitis before traveling to high-risk areas.

Sentence 2: The doctor advised the patient to rest and follow a strict diet to manage their hepatitis symptoms.

Related Products

• Books on Hepatitis
• Medical Supplies for Hepatitis
• Hepatitis Support Groups