Hepatitis

hepatitis

noun he-pa-TEE-tis Rare

Origin: from Greek hepar (liver) + -itis

Also means

liver inflammation

Usage Note

Hepatitis refers to liver inflammation, most often caused by viruses (Hepatitis A, B, C). It is singular and used with the definite article die Hepatitis. Hepatitis B and C can become chronic; vaccination is available against A and B.

Examples

"Er wurde positiv auf Hepatitis C getestet und begann sofort mit der Therapie."

Natural Translation

He tested positive for hepatitis C and immediately began treatment.

Literal Translation

He was positive for hepatitis C tested and began immediately with the therapy.

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