Main Entry: cir·rho·sis

Pronunciation: \sə-ˈrō-səs\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural cir·rho·ses \-ˌsēz\

Etymology: New Latin, from Greek kirrhos orange-colored; akin to Old English hār gray — more at hoar

Date: circa 1847

: 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