cirrhosis
noun
cir·rho·sis
sə-ˈrō-səs 
plural cirrhoses
sə-ˈrō-ˌsēz
: 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 (such as long-term alcohol abuse or hepatitis)
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If damage from drinking continues, scar tissue builds up in the liver and leads to a later stage of the disease, called cirrhosis.
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Dani Blum, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Permanent, irreversible liver damage called cirrhosis can result and people who are badly affected may develop liver failure where the only suitable treatment is a transplant.
—Victoria Forster, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
First, cirrhosis is hard to diagnose before irreversible harm has been done.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2024
Research has found that cirrhosis is commonly associated with insulin resistance, which can raise blood sugar.
—Barbie Cervoni, Health, 2 Apr. 2024
Hospitalizations for alcoholic cirrhosis shot up 42%.
—Kunle Falayi, The Arizona Republic, 25 Mar. 2024
The accumulation of fat in the liver causes inflammation, which leads to fibrosis, or liver scarring, and can progress in more advanced stages to cirrhosis, cancer, and the need for a liver transplant.
—Adam Feuerstein Reprints, STAT, 14 Mar. 2024
Unlocking genetic secrets Could Beethoven's cirrhosis of the liver have been caused by excessive drinking?
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 22 Mar. 2023
Second, rates of liver disease in the U.S., including cirrhosis, are rising.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2024
Dani Blum, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Permanent, irreversible liver damage called cirrhosis can result and people who are badly affected may develop liver failure where the only suitable treatment is a transplant.
—Victoria Forster, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
First, cirrhosis is hard to diagnose before irreversible harm has been done.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2024
Research has found that cirrhosis is commonly associated with insulin resistance, which can raise blood sugar.
—Barbie Cervoni, Health, 2 Apr. 2024
Hospitalizations for alcoholic cirrhosis shot up 42%.
—Kunle Falayi, The Arizona Republic, 25 Mar. 2024
The accumulation of fat in the liver causes inflammation, which leads to fibrosis, or liver scarring, and can progress in more advanced stages to cirrhosis, cancer, and the need for a liver transplant.
—Adam Feuerstein Reprints, STAT, 14 Mar. 2024
Unlocking genetic secrets Could Beethoven's cirrhosis of the liver have been caused by excessive drinking?
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 22 Mar. 2023
Second, rates of liver disease in the U.S., including cirrhosis, are rising.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2024
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cirrhosis
noun
cir·rho·sis
sə-ˈrō-səs
: an increase in fiber-containing tissue and hardening of the liver
Medical Definition
cirrhosis
noun
cir·rho·sis
sə-ˈrō-səs
plural cirrhoses
-ˌsēz
: 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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