skate1. 1  ice skate (def 1). 2  roller skate. 3  the blade of an ice skate. 4  a skid on a lifeboat to facilitate launching from a listing ship. 5  to glide or propel oneself over ice, the ground, etc., on skates. 6  to glide or slide smoothly along. 7  Slang. to shirk one's duty; loaf.
Hepatitis C infection is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). You can catch hepatitis C if the blood of someone who has hepatitis C enters your body. Exposure may occur: 1  After a needle stick or sharps injury.  If blood from someone who has hepatitis C contacts a cut on your skin or contacts your eyes or mouth.
This inflammation can be caused by contagious diseases such as viral infections. Hepatitis can also be caused by exposure to alcohol, certain medications, chemicals, poisons, and other toxins, or by other diseases. hepatitis C (HCV) is one of the many viruses that can cause inflammation of the liver.Inflammation of the liver caused by infection with HCV is referred to as hepatitis C.1  If the infection does not resolve, it becomes chronic (ongoing, long term) and can cause chronic liver disease, which can be serious or even fatal.his inflammation can be caused by contagious diseases such as viral infections. Hepatitis can also be caused by exposure to alcohol, certain medications, chemicals, poisons, and other toxins, or by other diseases. hepatitis C (HCV) is one of the many viruses that can cause inflammation of the liver.