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Hepatitis

Description:

Hepatitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by viral infections, excessive alcohol consumption, or exposure to certain toxins.

Senses:

1. Noun:

a) Inflammation of the liver

b) A viral infection affecting the liver

c) Any of the different types of hepatitis viruses

2. Noun:

a) A disease or condition causing inflammation of the liver

b) A contagious liver infection

c) A serious health condition that can lead to liver failure

3. Adjective:

a) Pertaining to or affecting the liver

b) Characterized by liver inflammation

c) Indicating a person or thing related to hepatitis

Sample Sentences:

Noun Senses:

a) After contracting hepatitis, he experienced fatigue and yellowing of the skin.

b) Vaccines have been developed to prevent the spread of hepatitis.

c) Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E are the most common types of viral hepatitis.

d) Hepatitis can lead to liver cirrhosis if left untreated.

Adjective Senses:

a) The patient was diagnosed with hepatitis-related liver damage.

b) The hepatitis outbreak in the area raised concerns about public health.

c) She works with a team of doctors specialized in hepatitis treatment.

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