hepatitis
[C/U] Both
pl: hepatitides
This term describes a medical condition characterized by liver swelling and dysfunction. It is used in clinical settings to categorize a disease based on its cause, such as viral infections, toxins, or autoimmune responses. In common usage, it often refers specifically to the viral strains (A, B, C, etc.). It carries a heavy clinical tone and is typically associated with fatigue, nausea, and long-term health risks like cirrhosis if left untreated.
Uncountable when referring to the general medical condition or disease. Countable when referring to specific types or individual cases of the disease.