Meaning of cirrhosis in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /səˈroʊsəs/

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  1. Noun

    cirrhosis

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver

    Examples

    • « the major cause is chronic alcoholism »

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