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Viral Hepatitis
Definition 1
An acute or chronic inflammation of the liver parenchyma caused by viruses. Representative examples include hepatitis A, B, and C, cytomegalovirus hepatitis, and herpes simplex hepatitis. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A disorder characterized by a viral pathologic process involving the liver parenchyma. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
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