hepatitis
Translation
hepatitis
Examples
Hepatitis can be caused by a virus.
Hepatitis can be caused by a virus.
He was diagnosed with chronic hepatitis.
He was diagnosed with chronic hepatitis.
Grammar Patterns
inflammation of the liver Hepatitis can be caused by a virus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: liver inflammation
Etymology
From Greek 'hēpar' (liver) + the suffix '-itis' (inflammation).
Memory Tips
The suffix '-itis' means inflammation, as in 'bronchitis' or 'arthritis'. So, 'hepat-' (liver) + '-itis' (inflammation) = hepatitis.