CIRRHOSIS


Meaning of CIRRHOSIS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ sə-ˈrō-səs ]

noun

( plural cir·rho·ses -ˌsēz)

Etymology: New Latin, from Greek kirrhos orange-colored; akin to Old English hār 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 -ˈrä-tik adjective or noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.