chronic persisting hepatitis

chron·ic per·sist·ing hep·a·ti·tis

a form of chronic hepatitis that is usually benign, not progressing to cirrhosis, and usually asymptomatic without physical findings but with continuing abnormalities of tests of liver status.

Synonym(s): chronic persistent hepatitis

chron·ic per·sist·ing hep·a·ti·tis

(kronik pĕr-sisting hepă-tītis)

Form of disorder that does not progress to cirrhosis, usually benign and is usually asymptomatic without physical findings but with continuing abnormalities of tests of liver status.