cirrhosis
a disease of the liver characterized by increase of connective tissue and alteration in gross and microscopic makeup.
Origin of cirrhosis
1Other words from cirrhosis
- cir·rhot·ic [si-rot-ik], /sɪˈrɒt ɪk/, adjective
- cir·rhosed, adjective
Words that may be confused with cirrhosis
- cirrhosis , xerosis
Words Nearby cirrhosis
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How to use cirrhosis in a sentence
Ellis was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver in 2007, and passed away from the ailment on Dec. 19, 2008.
‘No No,’ a Documentary on MLB Pitcher Dock Ellis, Who Pitched a No-Hitter While Tripping on Acid | Marlow Stern | February 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTCarlos Hernandez died 10 years later in prison of complications from cirrhosis.
10 Shocking Bits From Book About How Texas Executed an Innocent Man | Ben Jacobs | May 16, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThree years after his big win, he was dead of hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver.
Habitual drinking may likewise cause a chronic inflammation of the liver, called cirrhosis, which is succeeded by Dropsy.
The Action of Medicines in the System | Frederick William HeadlandIn protracted disease of the liver (cirrhosis) it is not uncommon to find the superficial abdominal veins dilated and tortuous.
The cause of cirrhosis of the ovaries is unknown, though it may be associated with cirrhotic liver.
The condition is now commonly known by Lannecs term cirrhosis, from Gk.
On the Natural Faculties | GalenThese were mostly cases of dropsy from cirrhosis of the liver.
British Dictionary definitions for cirrhosis
/ (sɪˈrəʊsɪs) /
any of various progressive diseases of the liver, characterized by death of liver cells, irreversible fibrosis, etc: caused by inadequate diet, excessive alcohol, chronic infection, etc: Also called: cirrhosis of the liver
Origin of cirrhosis
1Derived forms of cirrhosis
- cirrhosed, adjective
- cirrhotic (sɪˈrɒtɪk), adjective
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Scientific definitions for cirrhosis
[ sĭ-rō′sĭs ]
A chronic disease of the liver characterized by the replacement of normal tissue with scar tissue and the loss of functional liver cells. It is most commonly caused by chronic alcohol abuse, but can also result from nutritional deprivation or infection, especially by the hepatitis virus.
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Cultural definitions for cirrhosis
[ (suh-roh-sis) ]
A chronic disease of the liver, characterized by replacement of normal liver cells with a form of connective tissue. Owing to the scarring caused by this disease, irreversible damage to the liver can result.
Notes for cirrhosis
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