CIRRHOSIS


Meaning of CIRRHOSIS in English

[ sɪ'rəʊsɪs ]

■ noun a chronic liver disease marked by degeneration of cells, inflammation, and thickening of tissue.

Derivatives

cirrhotic sɪ'rɒtɪk adjective

Origin

C19: mod. L., from Gk kirrhos 'tawny' (the colour of the liver in many cases).

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