Meaning Hepatitis
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Inflammation of the liver, irrespective of the cause. Hepatitis is caused by a number of conditions, including drug toxicity, immune diseases, and viruses.
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An infectious form of hepatitis, such as hepatitis A.
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The old name for hepatitis C, before the causative virus was identified.
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Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) caused by an industrial chemical such as carbon tetrachloride or phosphorus.
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Liver inflammation caused by a virus. Specific hepatitis viruses have been labeled A, B, C, D, and E. Some other viruses, such as the Epstein-Barr virus and cytomegalovirus, can also cause hepatitis, but the liver is not their primary
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Disease of the liver causing inflammation. Symptoms include an enlarged liver, fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and dark urine.
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A condition in which the liver becomes inflamed
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A disease in which the liver is inflamed. A viral infection is usually the cause of hepatitis, although sometimes toxins or drugs are the cause.
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1727, from Greek hepatos, genitive of hepar "liver," from PIE root *yekwr- (source also of Sanskrit yakrt, Avestan yakar, Persian jigar, Latin jecur, Old Lithuanian jeknos "liver") [..]
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An inflammation of the liver. May be caused by bacterial or viral infection, parasitic infestation, alcohol, drugs, toxins, or transfusion of incompatible blood. Although many cases of hepatitis are n [..]
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disease of the liver.
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Inflammation of the liver, which can be due to certain viral infections, alcohol excess or a range of other causes.
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inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin Hepatitis (plural hepatitides) is an inflammation of the liver characterized by the presence of inflammatory cells in the tissue of the organ. Th [..]
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The liver getting inflamed either due to a toxin or being infected by a virus.
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Inflammation of the liver, which can be due to certain viral infections, alcohol excess or a range of other causes.
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Hepatitis


hepatitis (pop)
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Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Causes of hepatitis include:
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(n) inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin
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  Inflammation of the liver cells due to viral infections or toxic agents
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N F hepatitis
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inflammation of the liver.
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Hepatitis


Inflammation of the liver
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Infection or inflammation of the liver. Canine infectious hepatitis is a viral infection of the dog that can cause liver failure with jaundice and bleeding. Vaccination can protect nearly completely against this infection. | ↑ Back to Top
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literally, inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis caused by a virus is known as viral hepatitis. Other causes of hepatitis include toxic chemicals and alcohol abuse.
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See
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Inflammation of the LIVER.
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Inflammation of the LIVER due to ALCOHOL ABUSE. It is characterized by Necrosis of Hepatocytes, infiltration by Neutrophils, and deposit of Mallory Bodies. Depending on its severity, the inflammatory [..]
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Inflammation of the LIVER in non-Human Animals.
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A chronic self-perpetuating hepatocellular Inflammation of unknown cause, usually with Hypergammaglobulinemia and Serum Autoantibodies.
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Inflammation of the LIVER with ongoing hepatoCellular injury for 6 months or more, characterized by Necrosis of Hepatocytes and inflammatory Cell (Leukocytes) infiltration. Chronic Hepatitis can be ca [..]
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An aggressive form of Chronic Hepatitis involving extensive liver damage and Cell injury beyond the portal tract.
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Inflammation of the LIVER in Humans caused by Hepatitis Delta Virus in conjunction with Hepatitis B virus and lasting six months or more.
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A mild form of Chronic Hepatitis causing limited damage to the liver.
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Inflammation of the LIVER in Humans caused by Hepatitis Delta Virus, a defective RNA Virus that can only infect Hepatitis B Patients. For its viral coating, Hepatitis Delta Virus requires the Hepatiti [..]
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Inflammation of the LIVER in Humans caused by a member of the Hepatovirus genus, Human hepatitis A virus. It can be transmitted through fecal contamination of Food or Water.
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A contagious Disease caused by Canine adenovirus (Adenoviruses, Canine) infecting the LIVER, the EYE, the Kidney, and other organs in Dogs, other canids, and Bears. Symptoms include Fever; Edema; Vomi [..]
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Inflammation of the LIVER due to hepatocellular toxicity, caused by drug metabolites and chemicals from the Environment.
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Inflammation of the LIVER in Animals due to viral Infection.
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Inflammation of the LIVER in Humans due to Infection by Viruses. There are several significant types of Human viral Hepatitis with Infection caused by enteric-transmission (Hepatitis A; Hepatitis E) o [..]
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Inflammation of the LIVER in Humans caused by Hepatitis C virus, a single-stranded RNA Virus. Its incubation period is 30-90 days. Hepatitis C is transmitted primarily by contaminated Blood parenteral [..]
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Any vaccine raised against any Virus or viral derivative that causes Hepatitis.
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Acute Inflammation of the LIVER in Humans; caused by Hepatitis E virus, a non-enveloped single-stranded RNA Virus. Similar to Hepatitis A, its incubation period is 15-60 days and is enterically transm [..]
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Inflammation of the liver, usually from a viral infection. The most common hepatitis infections are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Hepatitis may also be due to autoimmune disease, alcohol, medications, or toxic agents. Symptoms of hepatitis, if any, can include loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, and jaundice. Hepatitis can lead to l [..]
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INFLAMMATION of the LIVER.
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INFLAMMATION of the LIVER due to ALCOHOL ABUSE. It is characterized by NECROSIS of HEPATOCYTES, infiltration by NEUTROPHILS, and deposit of Mallory hyaline bodies. Depending on its severity, the infla [..]
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INFLAMMATION of the LIVER in non-human animals.
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A chronic self-perpetuating hepatocellular INFLAMMATION of unknown cause, usually with HYPERGAMMAGLOBULINEMIA and serum AUTOANTIBODIES.
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INFLAMMATION of the LIVER with ongoing hepatocellular injury for 6 months or more, characterized by NECROSIS of HEPATOCYTES and inflammatory cell (LEUKOCYTES) infiltration. Chronic hepatitis can be ca [..]
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INFLAMMATION of the LIVER, lasting six months or more, and caused by an adverse drug effect. The adverse effect may result from a direct toxic effect of a drug or metabolite, or an idiosyncratic respo [..]
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A contagious disease caused by canine adenovirus (ADENOVIRUSES, CANINE) infecting the LIVER, the EYE, the KIDNEY, and other organs in dogs, other canids, and bears. Symptoms include FEVER; EDEMA; VOMI [..]
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INFLAMMATION of the LIVER due to hepatocellular toxicity, caused by drug metabolites and chemicals from the environment.
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INFLAMMATION of the LIVER in animals due to viral infection.
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INFLAMMATION of the LIVER in humans due to infection by VIRUSES. There are several significant types of human viral hepatitis with infection caused by enteric-transmission (HEPATITIS A; HEPATITIS E) o [..]
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Inflammation of the liver, caused by infectious or toxic agents and characterized by jaundice, fever, liver enlargement, and abdominal pain.'
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Clinical signs for this viral disease include, fever, lethargy, vomiting, depression and anorexia. In severe cases dogs may exhibit abdominal tenderness, increased thirst and urination, coughing, bloo [..]
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Inflammation of the liver.
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An inflammation or infection of the liver. Hernia
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Inflammation of the liver usually resulting in jaundice (yellowing of the skin), loss of appetite, stomach discomfort, abnormal liver function, clay-colored stools, and dark urine. May be caused by a bacterial or viral infection, parasitic infestation, drugs, toxins or transfusion of incompatible blood. Can be life-threatening. Severe hepatitis may [..]
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   Nonspecific inflammation of the liver.
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Inflammation of the liver; can be caused by viruses e.g. hepatitis A and hepatitis B.
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Any one of several forms of a disease causing inflammation of the liver. Types A-G are caused by viruses. Vaccines exist for Hepatitis A (usually caused by food contaminated with feces containing the [..]
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Is inflammation of the liver which can have several causal factors.  Inflammation can be caused by bacteria, medication (i.e. acetaminophen), toxic agents and viruses including hepatitis A, B or C.  As with many illnesses symptoms may initially be few, but left untreated can progress to jaundice, lethargy and cirrhosis.  
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inflammation of the liver
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Liver inflammation; it is commonly caused by one of 5 viruses called hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. Hepatitis A and E can be transmitted by contaminated water.
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Liver inflammation usually caused by a virus.
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Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by an acute viral infection. Yellow jaundice is one symptom of hepatitis.
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Inflammation of the liver which can be caused both by hepatitis viruses as well as by other pathogens such as bacteria and parasites. Hepatitis B infection is the most common viral hepatitis, transmit [..]
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Inflammation of the liver, usually caused by bacterial or viral infection, drugs (including alcohol), toxins, or parasites. This disease is characterized by an enlarged liver, jaundice, diminished app [..]
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A viral disease marked by inflammation of the liver. There are several strains of hepatitis virus:
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inflammation of the liver that sometimes causes permanent damage; caused by viruses, drugs, alcohol, or parasites. Hepatitis has the following forms: inflammation of the liver that sometimes causes permanent damage; caused by viruses, drugs, alcohol, or parasites. Hepatitis has the following forms:
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inflammation of the liver that sometimes causes permanent damage; caused by viruses, drugs, alcohol, or parasites. Hepatitis has the following forms:
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inflammation of the liver that sometimes causes permanent damage; caused by viruses, drugs, alcohol, or parasites. Hepatitis has the following forms:
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inflammation of the liver that sometimes causes permanent damage; caused by viruses, drugs, alcohol, or parasites. Hepatitis has the following forms:
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an inflammation of the liver
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Inflammation of the liver, caused by infectious or toxic agents and characterized by jaundice, fever, liver enlargement, and abdominal pain.
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Inflammation of the liver.
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inflammation (or swelling) of the liver.
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hepatitis
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Inflammation of the liver. It may be caused by a variety of agents, including viral infections, bacterial invasion, and physical or chemical agents. It is characterized by jaundice, fever, liver enlargement, and abdominal pain.
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Inflammation of the liver, most often caused by infection from a hepatitis virus (e.g. hepatitis A,B,C)
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Inflammation in the liver, usually caused by a virus.
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inflammation (or swelling) of the liver. inflammation (ou gonflement) du foie. Elle peut être liée à une infection virale: hépatite A, hépatite B, hépatite C.
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