cirrhosis

cir·rho·sis   (sĭ-rō'sĭs)    n.   A chronic disease of the liver characterized by the replacement of normal tissue with fibrous tissue and the loss of functional liver cells. It can result from alcohol abuse, nutritional deprivation, or infection especially by the hepatitis virus. Chronic interstitial inflammation of any tissue or organ. [New Latin : Greek kirros, tawny (from the color of the diseased liver) + -osis.] cir·rhot'ic (-rŏt'ĭk) adj.

cirrhosis [(suh-roh-sis)]

A chronic disease of the liver, characterized by replacement of normal liver cells with a form of connective tissue. Owing to the scarring caused by this disease, irreversible damage to the liver can result.

Note: Cirrhosis is often associated with alcoholism.

cirrhosis 

Main Entry: cir·rho·sis
Pronunciation: s&-'rO-s&s
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural cir·rho·ses /-"sEz/
: widespread disruption of normal liver structure by fibrosis and the formation of regenerative nodules that is caused by any of various chronic progressive conditionsaffecting the liver (as long-term alcohol abuse or hepatitis) —see BILIARY CIRRHOSIS

cirrhosis cir·rho·sis (sĭ-rō'sĭs)
n.

1. A chronic disease of the liver characterized by the replacement of normal tissue with fibrous tissue and the loss of functional liver cells. It can result from alcohol abuse, nutritional deprivation, or infection especially by the hepatitis virus.

2. Chronic interstitial inflammation of any tissue or organ. Also called fibroid induration.

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cir·rhot'ic (-rŏt'ĭk) adj.

cirrhosis   (sĭ-rō'sĭs)  Pronunciation Key  A chronic disease of the liver characterized by the replacement of normal tissue with scar tissue and the loss of functional liver cells. It is most commonly caused by chronic alcohol abuse, but can also result from nutritional deprivation or infection, especially by the hepatitis virus.