What is another word for radiation hepatitis?
Pronunciation: [ɹˌe͡ɪdɪˈe͡ɪʃən hˌɛpɐtˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA) 
Radiation hepatitis is a medical condition that is caused by excessive exposure to radiation that is used in cancer treatment. The condition is also commonly referred to as radiation-induced liver disease. Individuals undergoing radiation therapy may experience symptoms such as liver inflammation, abdominal pain, and jaundice among others. Synonyms for radiation hepatitis include irradiation hepatitis, radioactive hepatitis, and radiation-induced hepatopathy. Other related terms include radiation-induced injury and radiation-induced liver damage. Radiation-induced liver disease is a condition that requires proper medical attention and may necessitate a break from cancer treatment until the patient has fully recovered.
