hepatitis
/ˌhɛpəˈtaɪ̯tɪs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: hepatitises · hepatitides
Meaning · English
Inflammation of the liver, sometimes caused by a viral infection.
Noun
Examples
Hepatitises B and C are the most important chronic viral infections of humans.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hepatitis” mean?
Inflammation of the liver, sometimes caused by a viral infection.
Is “hepatitis” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.