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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While cirrhosis is not fully reversible, abstaining from alcohol can stop its progression.
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Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Once cirrhosis develops, existing damage cannot be undone.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 16 Mar. 2025
According to John Barrymore: Shakespearean Actor by Michael A. Morrison, John was diagnosed with bronchial pneumonia, hardening of the arteries, hemorrhaging ulcers and cirrhosis of the liver.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Now a promising new study shows that weight-loss surgery could reduce the chances of severe complications, even in some patients with cirrhosis.
—Nina Agrawal, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
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Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Once cirrhosis develops, existing damage cannot be undone.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 16 Mar. 2025
According to John Barrymore: Shakespearean Actor by Michael A. Morrison, John was diagnosed with bronchial pneumonia, hardening of the arteries, hemorrhaging ulcers and cirrhosis of the liver.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Now a promising new study shows that weight-loss surgery could reduce the chances of severe complications, even in some patients with cirrhosis.
—Nina Agrawal, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Cirrhosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cirrhosis. Accessed 30 Apr. 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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