non-A, non-B hepatitis

noun

: hepatitis clinically similar to hepatitis A and hepatitis B but caused by a different virus
especially : hepatitis c

Examples of non-A, non-B hepatitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This new, mysterious type of hepatitis was coined non-A, non-B hepatitis (NANBH) and was characterized by elevated liver transaminases closely associated with cirrhosis and liver disease. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'non-A, non-B hepatitis.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of non-A, non-B hepatitis was in 1975

Dictionary Entries Near non-A, non-B hepatitis

Cite this Entry

“Non-A, non-B hepatitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/non-A%2C%20non-B%20hepatitis. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

non-A, non-B hepatitis

noun
: hepatitis clinically and immunologically similar to hepatitis A and hepatitis B but caused by different viruses
especially : hepatitis c
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!