serum hepatitis
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of serum hepatitis
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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The research distinguished serum hepatitis, which is caused by the transfusions, from the more common form, infectious hepatitis, which is spread directly from person to person.
From New York Times ● Sep. 26, 2010
Though the syringe might hold up to 5 cc. of vaccine, the needle was changed for each child to cut down the danger of serum hepatitis.
From Time Magazine Archive
In the past five years, more than 20,000 Americans have contracted serum hepatitis, many from blood transfusions, and several have sued as a result.
From Time Magazine Archive
One of the dangers that blood donors face is serum hepatitis, a sometimes fatal liver disease transmitted by unsterile laboratory equipment.
From Time Magazine Archive
During her stay, she received several pints of blood, and when she came down with a severe case of serum hepatitis a few months later, she sued the hospital for $50,000.
From Time Magazine Archive
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