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Definition of cirrhosis

cirrhosis

/sɪˈroʊ.sɪs/
cir · rho · sis
Plural:cirrhoses
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Adjective:cirrhotic
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cirrhosis Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A chronic progressive disease of the liver characterized by the replacement of healthy liver tissue with dense, nodular fibrous scar tissue, leading to impaired organ function and commonly caused by hepatitis or long-term alcohol abuse.

Example

"Early detection and lifestyle changes can help slow the progression of cirrhosis before severe liver failure develops."

• Rhymes for cirrhosis

• Nearby Words

circumstantially
circumvent
circus
cirrhosis
cirrus
cis
cisco

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in French as 'cirrhose' in 1819 by physician René Laennec from Ancient Greek 'kirrhos' (tawny or orange-yellow) and '-osis' (pathological condition), referring to the yellowish, scarred appearance of the diseased liver.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cirrhosis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cirrhosis
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