Cirrhosis

/səˈrō.sis/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A chronic liver disease characterized by the replacement of healthy liver tissue with scar tissue, leading to a decrease in liver function.

Cirrhosis can be caused by chronic alcohol abuse and viral hepatitis.

The late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism.

Patients with cirrhosis often require regular medical monitoring to manage complications.

A condition that can lead to serious health issues like liver failure or liver cancer.

Early detection of cirrhosis can improve treatment outcomes and prevent further liver damage.

From the Greek 'kirrhos', meaning tawny or yellowish.

cirrhosis of the liver

A condition characterized by the loss of liver function.

complications of cirrhosis

Health issues arising from advanced liver disease.

cirrhosis management

Strategies to manage the symptoms and consequences of cirrhosis.

fibrosis

A thickening and scarring of connective tissue, usually as a result of injury.

jaundice

A condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes, often due to liver dysfunction.

hepatitis

Inflammation of the liver, which can lead to cirrhosis.

Boozer's liver

He's got a boozer's liver after years of heavy drinking.

Whiskey nose

He might be showing signs of whiskey nose due to cirrhosis.