hepatitis B

noun

, Pathology.

1. a form of hepatitis caused by a DNA virus hepatitis B virus, or HBV that persists in the blood, characterized by a long incubation period: usually transmitted by sexual contact or by injection or ingestion of infected blood or other bodily fluids.

hepatitis B

noun

1. a form of hepatitis caused by a virus transmitted by infected blood (as in transfusions), contaminated hypodermic needles, sexual contact, or by contact with any other body fluid Former nameserum hepatitis

Word History and Origins

Origin of hepatitis B¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

She says it has meant treatments for conditions like cystic fibrosis and hepatitis B are getting NHS funding.

From BBC

"We are still examining the information released today and awaiting further detail, but remain concerned by the disparities in proposed compensation for people who were given hepatitis C, hepatitis B and HIV," she said.

From BBC

Rates of DTaP, hepatitis B and chickenpox vaccination have similarly declined.

From Los Angeles Times

It is also on track to overtake hepatitis B and C as the main reason people develop liver cancer and thus need a liver transplant.

From Salon

At the time, rates of hepatitis B were higher among gay men, so the Castro became a hub for volunteers and clinical tests.

From Los Angeles Times