CIRRHOSIS

[cir.rho.sis] n, pl -rho.ses [NL, fr. Gk kirrhos orange-colored; akin to OE har gray--more at hoar] (ca. 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 adj or n