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)

cirrhotic

sə-ˈrä-tik 

adjective or noun

Examples of cirrhosis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, taking Accutane has many risks, including cirrhosis (liver damage) and severe dehydration.7 Other Aesthetic or Medical Treatments Laser hair removal prevents hair regrowth from follicles. —Casey Gallagher, Health, 15 Aug. 2024

These individuals are at much higher risk for liver cancer, liver cirrhosis, liver failure, and premature death, as well as diabetes, kidney disease, thyroid disease, and autoimmune disorders. —Sara Lorenz Taki and Lipi Roy, STAT, 16 July 2024

Last year, a major study of more than half a million Chinese men, published in Nature, linked alcohol to more than 60 diseases, including liver cirrhosis, stroke, several gastrointestinal cancers, gout, cataracts and gastric ulcers. —Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week Uk, theweek, 8 Aug. 2024

However, liver cirrhosis—severe scarring—will not be able to heal. —Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

circa 1847, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

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