cirrhosis

noun

cir·​rho·​sis sə-ˈrō-səs How to pronounce cirrhosis (audio)
plural cirrhoses sə-ˈrō-ˌsēz How to pronounce cirrhosis (audio)
: 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 adjective or noun

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In one study, zinc supplementation for at least six months was correlated with lower incidences of liver cirrhosis and HCC in people with chronic liver diseases. Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024 These include avoiding alcohol, reducing sodium (salt) and protein intake, avoiding raw shellfish, and maintaining a healthy body weight. Medications: Healthcare providers may prescribe medications to manage the underlying cause of cirrhosis and prevent more liver damage. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2024 Since that year, among that population, fatalities due to chronic liver disease and cirrhosis have increased by 46 percent, fatalities from suicide have risen by 78 percent, and fatalities due to drug and alcohol poisoning are up by a shocking 323 percent. Arthur C. Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2017 This can lead to serious complications like neurologic damage, cirrhosis (liver scarring), acute hepatitis, hemolytic crisis (the abrupt destruction of many red blood cells), and liver failure.1 Side Effects of Copper Side effects from moderate doses of copper are uncommon. Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cirrhosis 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of cirrhosis was circa 1847

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“Cirrhosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cirrhosis. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

cirrhosis

noun
cir·​rho·​sis sə-ˈrō-səs How to pronounce cirrhosis (audio)
: an increase in fiber-containing tissue and hardening of the liver

Medical Definition

cirrhosis

noun
cir·​rho·​sis sə-ˈrō-səs How to pronounce cirrhosis (audio)
plural cirrhoses -ˌsēz How to pronounce cirrhosis (audio)
: 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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