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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When this scarring becomes advanced, it is called liver cirrhosis.
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024
Anxiety and depression were common in trans people with cirrhosis.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 22 July 2024
He was diagnosed with cirrhosis — the third of four stages of liver failure — 16 months ago, according to the magazine.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 July 2024
There are at least 80 million people worldwide who are infected with the hepatitis C virus, which can lead to liver cirrhosis, liver failure, and cancer if left untreated.
—Sarah Asrar, Foreign Affairs, 12 June 2016
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024
Anxiety and depression were common in trans people with cirrhosis.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 22 July 2024
He was diagnosed with cirrhosis — the third of four stages of liver failure — 16 months ago, according to the magazine.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 July 2024
There are at least 80 million people worldwide who are infected with the hepatitis C virus, which can lead to liver cirrhosis, liver failure, and cancer if left untreated.
—Sarah Asrar, Foreign Affairs, 12 June 2016
See all Example Sentences for cirrhosis
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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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