Synonyms for

Hepatitis

Verb / ˌhepʌˈtaɪtʌs / Another word for hepatitis — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hepatitis is a disease that causes inflammation of the liver.

Synonyms & similar words

jaundice hepatopathy

Synonyms by register

Formal

liver inflammation hepatic inflammation

Common collocations

  • viral hepatitis
  • alcoholic hepatitis
  • autoimmune hepatitis
  • acute hepatitis
  • chronic hepatitis
  • drug-induced hepatitis
  • hepatitis outbreak
  • hepatitis B

Word family

noun hepatitis
adjective hepatic

Usage note

Hepatitis refers specifically to inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by viral infections. It is a medical term and does not have common informal synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. My aunt had hepatitis and had to take a lot of medicine to get better.
  2. People can get hepatitis from sharing needles or having unprotected sex.
  3. There are different types of hepatitis, like hepatitis A, B, and C.
  4. Hepatitis can cause your skin and eyes to turn yellow.
  5. If you have hepatitis, you need to be careful not to spread it to other people.

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