cirrhosis

American  

[si-roh-sis] / sɪˈroʊ sɪs /

noun

Pathology.

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

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cirrhosis British  

/ sɪˈrɒtɪk, sɪˈrəʊsɪs /

noun

1. Also called: cirrhosis of the liver.  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

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cirrhosis Scientific  

/ sĭ-rō′sĭs /

1. 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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cirrhosis Cultural  

1. 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.

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Cirrhosis is often associated with alcoholism.

Other Word Forms

• cirrhosed adjective
• cirrhotic adjective

Etymology

Origin of cirrhosis

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

Example Sentences

In more advanced stages, the condition can develop into cirrhosis, which may cause permanent liver damage or even liver cancer.

From Science Daily

Using this information, the system can identify early signs of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis and may also detect broader indicators of chronic disease.

From Science Daily

The WHO says chronic patients have a high risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer.

From BBC

Hep B increases risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer later in life.

From The Wall Street Journal

Over time, it can worsen into cirrhosis or liver cancer.

From Science Daily