cirrhosis

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Scrabble points
14
Words With Friends
14
Letters
9
Pronunciation
/sɪˈɹoʊ.sɪs/

Definition of cirrhosis

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)A chronic disease of the liver caused by damage from toxins (including alcohol), metabolic problems, hepatitis, or nutritional deprivation, characterised by an increase in fibrous tissue and the destruction of liver cells.
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)A chronic disease of the liver caused by damage from toxins (including alcohol), metabolic problems, hepatitis, or nutritional deprivation, characterised by an increase in fibrous tissue and the destruction of liver cells.
  2. (broadly, countable, uncountable)Interstitial inflammation of kidneys, lungs, and other organs.

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek κιρρός (kirrhós, “tawny”) and -osis.

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