First Known Use: circa 1847
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cirrhosis
noun cir·rho·sis \sə-ˈrō-səs\
medical : a serious disease of the liver that can be caused by drinking too much alcohol
plural cir·rho·ses\-ˌsēz\
Full Definition of CIRRHOSIS
: widespread disruption of normal liver structure by fibrosis and the formation of regenerative nodules that is caused by any of various chronic progressive conditions affecting the liver (as long-term alcohol abuse or hepatitis)
— cir·rhot·ic \-ˈrä-tik\ adjective or noun
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Origin of CIRRHOSIS
New Latin, from Greek kirrhos orange-colored; akin to Old English hār gray — more at hoar
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cirrhosis
noun cir·rho·sis \sə-ˈrō-səs\
plural cir·rho·ses \-ˌsēz\
Medical Definition of CIRRHOSIS
: widespread disruption of normal liver structure by fibrosis and the formation of regenerative nodules that is caused by any of various chronic progressive conditions affecting the liver (as long-term alcohol abuse or hepatitis)—see biliary cirrhosis
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