infectious hepatitis

noun

hepatitis A.

noun

See hepatitis C, hepatitis B, hepatitis A
any form of hepatitis caused by viruses See hepatitis A hepatitis B hepatitis C

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Word History and Origins

Origin of infectious hepatitis¹

First recorded in 1940–45

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Example Sentences

The common thread in the research is the lack of a substance called interferon that helps orchestrate the body’s defense against viral pathogens and can be infused to treat conditions such as infectious hepatitis.

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