n.
Pronunciation: s ə - ' r ō -s ə s
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -rho · ses \ - ˌ s ē z \
Etymology: New Latin, from Greek kirrhos orange-colored; akin to Old English h ā r gray ― more at HOAR
Date: circa 1847
: 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)
– cir · rhot · ic \ - ' rä-tik \ adjective or noun