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hépatite

hepatitis

noun eh-pah-TEET Rare
Body & Health Health & Illness

Origin: Greek hepatitis (of the liver), from hepar (liver)

Usage Note

Hépatite is the medical term for liver inflammation, most commonly caused by a virus. The main types are distinguished as hépatite A, hépatite B, and hépatite C. The related adjective hépatique means 'hepatic' or 'liver-related'.

Examples

"Elle a été vaccinée contre l'hépatite B."

Natural Translation

She was vaccinated against hepatitis B.

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