cirrhosis
noun
cir·rho·sis sə-ˈrō-səs 
plural cirrhoses sə-ˈrō-ˌsēz
: 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 (such as long-term alcohol abuse or hepatitis)
cirrhotic
sə-ˈrä-tik
adjective or noun 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Both women suffered from cirrhosis of the liver, and needed a transplant. 
Gretchen Cuda Kroen, cleveland, 22 July 2022 Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the HCV virus, which is spread through contact with blood from an infected person, and can result in long-term health problems including liver damage, liver failure, cirrhosis, liver cancer and death. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 15 July 2022 But with cannabis, users essentially eliminate risk of death by liver cirrhosis, delirium tremens, lung cancer and respiratory depression. WSJ, 27 June 2022 Other leading causes were unintentional injuries; stroke; chronic lower respiratory disease; Alzheimer disease; diabetes; chronic liver disease and cirrhosis; and kidney disease. Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 28 Apr. 2022 Two or more cups a day of caffeinated coffee has been shown to reduce the progression to cirrhosis in people with NAFLD. Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 2 June 2022 With the drugs now widely available, anyone age 65 and older qualifies, in addition to those with compromised immune systems and those with chronic diseases from diabetes to cirrhosis of the liver. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2022 Kerouac, who at that point has just over a year to go before cirrhosis of the liver does him in, is not at his best. Michael Washburn, National Review, 12 Mar. 2022 His journalism suffered from what might be called cirrhosis of the prose. Lance Morrow, WSJ, 27 Dec. 2021 See More
Gretchen Cuda Kroen, cleveland, 22 July 2022 Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the HCV virus, which is spread through contact with blood from an infected person, and can result in long-term health problems including liver damage, liver failure, cirrhosis, liver cancer and death. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 15 July 2022 But with cannabis, users essentially eliminate risk of death by liver cirrhosis, delirium tremens, lung cancer and respiratory depression. WSJ, 27 June 2022 Other leading causes were unintentional injuries; stroke; chronic lower respiratory disease; Alzheimer disease; diabetes; chronic liver disease and cirrhosis; and kidney disease. Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 28 Apr. 2022 Two or more cups a day of caffeinated coffee has been shown to reduce the progression to cirrhosis in people with NAFLD. Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 2 June 2022 With the drugs now widely available, anyone age 65 and older qualifies, in addition to those with compromised immune systems and those with chronic diseases from diabetes to cirrhosis of the liver. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2022 Kerouac, who at that point has just over a year to go before cirrhosis of the liver does him in, is not at his best. Michael Washburn, National Review, 12 Mar. 2022 His journalism suffered from what might be called cirrhosis of the prose. Lance Morrow, WSJ, 27 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Greek kirrhos orange-colored; akin to Old English hār gray — more at hoar
First Known Use
circa 1847, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
cirrhosis
noun
cir·rho·sis sə-ˈrō-səs
plural cirrhoses -ˌsēz
: 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) see biliary cirrhosis