'Hepatite' definitions:

Definition of 'Hepatite'

From: GCIDE

Hepatite \Hep"a*tite\ (?; 277), n. [L. hepatitis an unknown precious stone, Gr. ?, fr. ?, ?, the liver: cf. F. h['e]patite.] (Min.) A variety of barite emitting a fetid odor when rubbed or heated. [1913 Webster]