Definition of Hepatitis
Hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver, irrespective of the cause. Hepatitis is caused by a number of conditions, including drug toxicity, immune diseases, and viruses. Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List 
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