different between cirrhosis vs hepatitic

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek ?????? (kirrhós, “tawny”) and -osis

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /s???o?s?s/

Noun

cirrhosis (plural cirrhoses)

1. (pathology) A chronic disease of the liver caused by damage from toxins (including alcohol), metabolic problems, hepatitis or nutritional deprivation. It is characterised by an increase of fibrous tissue and the destruction of liver cells.
2. (by extension) Interstitial inflammation of kidneys, lungs, and other organs.

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Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -?t?k

Adjective

hepatitic (comparative more hepatitic, superlative most hepatitic)

1. Related to hepatitis and other liver diseases.

   Hepatitic diseases such as cirrhosis and hepatitis A are preventable through a healthy lifestyle including vaccination and good diet.

2. Related to the laboratory samples and enzyme levels in the liver.

   HIV+ patients really have to be careful and get their hepatitic levels checked every four months.

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