hepatitis

(hep′ə tītis)

noun pl. hepatitides

inflammation of the liver, often accompanied by fever and jaundice

Origin: ModL < hepato- + -itis

See hepatitis in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. hep·a·tit·i·des (-tĭtˈĭ-dēzˌ)
Inflammation of the liver, caused by infectious or toxic agents and characterized by jaundice, fever, liver enlargement, and abdominal pain.

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