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cirrhosis

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Main Entry:
cir·rho·sis 
          Listen to the pronunciation of cirrhosis
Pronunciation:
\sə-ˈrō-səs\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural cir·rho·ses 
          Listen to the pronunciation of cirrhoses \-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 
          Listen to the pronunciation of cirrhotic \-ˈrä-tik\ adjective or noun


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