cirrhosis
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek κιρρός (kirrhós, “tawny”) and -osis
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /sɪˈɹoʊsɪs/
Noun
cirrhosis (plural cirrhoses)
- (pathology) A chronic disease of the liver caused by damage from toxins (including alcohol), metabolic problems, hepatitis or nutritional deprivation. It is characterised by an increase of fibrous tissue and the destruction of liver cells.
- (by extension) Interstitial inflammation of kidneys, lungs, and other organs.
Derived terms
- cirrhosed
- cirrhotic
- hepatocirrhosis
- Laennec's cirrhosis
- pseudocirrhosis
Translations
chronic disease of the liver
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