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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The association between alcohol and cancer isn’t new news – scientists have been trying to determine the link for decades – yet most people aren’t aware of the risks and may only associate drinking with liver disease like cirrhosis.
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Nikki Crowley, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
But the man's condition worsened, progressing into cirrhosis and eventually hepatocellular carcinoma, also known as liver cancer.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 4 Jan. 2025
Untreated liver inflammation can worsen into cirrhosis and induce the development of tumors.
—Ingfei Chen, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
With Cirrhosis The timeline for regeneration is much less predictable in cases of cirrhosis.
—Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025
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Nikki Crowley, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
But the man's condition worsened, progressing into cirrhosis and eventually hepatocellular carcinoma, also known as liver cancer.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 4 Jan. 2025
Untreated liver inflammation can worsen into cirrhosis and induce the development of tumors.
—Ingfei Chen, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
With Cirrhosis The timeline for regeneration is much less predictable in cases of cirrhosis.
—Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Cirrhosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cirrhosis. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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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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