What term describes a diffuse inflammatory process of the liver?

Acute Hepatitis is the term that describes a diffuse inflammatory process of the liver. This condition is characterized by the rapid onset of inflammation within the liver, often caused by viral infections, toxins, or autoimmune diseases. When the liver is inflamed, it can lead to symptoms such as jaundice, fatigue, nausea, and abdominal pain. The term "acute" indicates that the inflammation occurs over a short period of time and may resolve spontaneously or progress depending on the underlying cause.

Cirrhosis, while also related to liver health, refers to the long-term scarring and damage to liver tissue, typically resulting from chronic liver diseases, rather than an acute inflammatory process. Fatty liver describes the accumulation of fat within liver cells, which can be associated with various types of liver injury but does not specifically denote inflammation. Budd-Chiari Syndrome refers to a specific condition caused by obstruction of hepatic venous outflow and does not represent a diffuse inflammatory process of the liver.