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cirrhosis

Syllabification: (cir·rho·sis)
Pronunciation: /səˈrōsəs/
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Definition of cirrhosis

noun

  • a chronic disease of the liver marked by degeneration of cells, inflammation, and fibrous thickening of tissue. It is typically a result of alcoholism or hepatitis.

Derivatives

cirrhotic

Pronunciation: /səˈrätik/
adjective

Origin:

early 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek kirrhos 'tawny' (because this is the color of the liver in many cases)

Spell cirrhosis with a double r followed by an h.

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