Simple Definition of hepatitis

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hepatitis

noun

medical : a serious disease of the liver that causes fever and makes your skin and eyes yellow

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“Hepatitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/hepatitis. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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