Which term refers to inflammation of the liver?

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Which term refers to inflammation of the liver?

Explanation:
Inflammation of the liver is described by the term hepatitis. The word combines a root for liver with a suffix that means inflammation, so it directly denotes the organ and the process. Cirrhosis refers to scar tissue replacing healthy liver tissue from long-term damage, not the active inflammation. NAFLD stands for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which is about fat buildup in the liver rather than inflammation. Hepatomegaly means an enlarged liver, which can occur for many reasons and does not specify inflammation.

Inflammation of the liver is described by the term hepatitis. The word combines a root for liver with a suffix that means inflammation, so it directly denotes the organ and the process. Cirrhosis refers to scar tissue replacing healthy liver tissue from long-term damage, not the active inflammation. NAFLD stands for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which is about fat buildup in the liver rather than inflammation. Hepatomegaly means an enlarged liver, which can occur for many reasons and does not specify inflammation.

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