noun
hepatitis
Medical term for inflammation of the liver. Synonymous with 肝炎, which is more common in everyday use.
See also: 肝炎
肝臓炎はウイルス感染が原因で起こることが多い。
Hepatitis is often caused by a viral infection.
More common and general term for hepatitis. 肝臓炎 is a more formal medical compound.
Compound of 肝臓 (liver) and 炎 (inflammation).