cirrhosis

[ si-roh-sis ]

/ sɪˈroʊ sɪs /

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noun Pathology.

a disease of the liver characterized by increase of connective tissue and alteration in gross and microscopic makeup.

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Origin of cirrhosis

1830–40; <Greek kirrh(ós) orange-tawny + -osis

OTHER WORDS FROM cirrhosis

cir·rhot·ic

[si-rot-ik], /sɪˈrɒt ɪk/, adjectivecir·rhosed, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH cirrhosis

cirrhosis , xerosis

Words nearby cirrhosis

Cirencester, cire perdue, cirio, cirque, cirrate, cirrhosis, cirrhus, cirri, cirriform, cirriped, cirripede

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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|DAILY BEAST
Carlos 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|DAILY BEAST
Three years after his big win, he was dead of hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver.
Lotto Death Curse|Anneli Rufus|February 19, 2010|DAILY BEAST
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 Headland

In protracted disease of the liver (cirrhosis) it is not uncommon to find the superficial abdominal veins dilated and tortuous.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various
The cause of cirrhosis of the ovaries is unknown, though it may be associated with cirrhotic liver.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7|Various
The condition is now commonly known by Lannecs term cirrhosis, from Gk.
On the Natural Faculties|Galen
These were mostly cases of dropsy from cirrhosis of the liver.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various

British Dictionary definitions for cirrhosis

cirrhosis

/ (sɪˈrəʊsɪs) /

noun

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, etcAlso called: cirrhosis of the liver

Derived forms of cirrhosis

cirrhosed, adjectivecirrhotic (sɪˈrɒtɪk), adjective

Word Origin for cirrhosis

C19: New Latin, from Greek kirrhos orange-coloured + -osis; referring to the appearance of the diseased liver

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Scientific definitions for cirrhosis

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.

Cultural definitions for cirrhosis

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

Cirrhosis is often associated with alcoholism.