cirrhosis

[ si-roh-sis ]

/ sɪˈroʊ sɪs /

noun Pathology.

a disease of the liver characterized by increase of connective tissue and alteration in gross and microscopic makeup.

Origin of cirrhosis

1830–40; <Greek kirrh(ós) orange-tawny + -osis

OTHER WORDS FROM cirrhosis

cir·rhot·ic

[si-rot-ik], /sɪˈrɒt ɪk/, adjectivecir·rhosed, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH cirrhosis

cirrhosis , xerosis

Words nearby cirrhosis

cire perdue, cirio, cirque, cirrate, cirrhogenous, cirrhosis, cirrhus, cirri, cirriform, cirriped, cirripede

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Example sentences from the Web for cirrhosis

Ellis was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver in 2007, and passed away from the ailment on Dec. 19, 2008.
‘No No,’ a Documentary on MLB Pitcher Dock Ellis, Who Pitched a No-Hitter While Tripping on Acid|Marlow Stern|February 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Carlos Hernandez died 10 years later in prison of complications from cirrhosis.
10 Shocking Bits From Book About How Texas Executed an Innocent Man|Ben Jacobs|May 16, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Three years after his big win, he was dead of hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver.
Lotto Death Curse|Anneli Rufus|February 19, 2010|DAILY BEAST
When cirrhosis causes sudden death, it is nearly always by hemorrhage.
Essays In Pastoral Medicine|Austin Malley

Cirrhosis of the liver is notoriously frequent among drunkards, and is in fact almost, though not absolutely, confined to them.
A Practical Physiology|Albert F. Blaisdell
The form of ascites that most resists diuretics is that which originates in cirrhosis.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various
Next to ulcer and to cancer of the stomach, cirrhosis of the liver is the most frequent and important cause of gastrorrhagia.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various
In protracted disease of the liver (cirrhosis) it is not uncommon to find the superficial abdominal veins dilated and tortuous.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various

British Dictionary definitions for cirrhosis

cirrhosis

/ (sɪˈrəʊsɪs) /

noun

any of various progressive diseases of the liver, characterized by death of liver cells, irreversible fibrosis, etc: caused by inadequate diet, excessive alcohol, chronic infection, etcAlso called: cirrhosis of the liver

Derived forms of cirrhosis

cirrhosed, adjectivecirrhotic (sɪˈrɒtɪk), adjective

Word Origin for cirrhosis

C19: New Latin, from Greek kirrhos orange-coloured + -osis; referring to the appearance of the diseased liver

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for cirrhosis

cirrhosis

[ (suh-roh-sis) ]

A chronic disease of the liver, characterized by replacement of normal liver cells with a form of connective tissue. Owing to the scarring caused by this disease, irreversible damage to the liver can result.

notes for cirrhosis

Cirrhosis is often associated with alcoholism.

Medical definitions for cirrhosis

cirrhosis

[ sĭ-rō′sĭs ]

n.

A chronic disease of the liver characterized by the replacement of normal tissue with fibrous tissue and the loss of functional liver cells. It can result from alcohol abuse, nutritional deprivation, or infection, especially by the hepatitis virus.

Chronic interstitial inflammation of any tissue or organ.fibroid induration

Other words from cirrhosis

cir•rhot′ic (-rŏt′ĭk) adj.

Scientific definitions for cirrhosis

cirrhosis

[ sĭ-rō′sĭs ]

A chronic disease of the liver characterized by the replacement of normal tissue with scar tissue and the loss of functional liver cells. It is most commonly caused by chronic alcohol abuse, but can also result from nutritional deprivation or infection, especially by the hepatitis virus.

单词	cirrhosis
释义	cirrhosis [ si-roh-sis ] / sɪˈroʊ sɪs / noun Pathology. a disease of the liver characterized by increase of connective tissue and alteration in gross and microscopic makeup. Origin of cirrhosis 1830–40; <Greek kirrh(ós) orange-tawny + -osis OTHER WORDS FROM cirrhosis cir·rhot·ic [si-rot-ik], /sɪˈrɒt ɪk/, adjectivecir·rhosed, adjective WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH cirrhosis cirrhosis , xerosis Words nearby cirrhosis cire perdue, cirio, cirque, cirrate, cirrhogenous, cirrhosis, cirrhus, cirri, cirriform, cirriped, cirripede Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for cirrhosis Ellis was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver in 2007, and passed away from the ailment on Dec. 19, 2008. ‘No No,’ a Documentary on MLB Pitcher Dock Ellis, Who Pitched a No-Hitter While Tripping on Acid\|Marlow Stern\|February 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Carlos Hernandez died 10 years later in prison of complications from cirrhosis. 10 Shocking Bits From Book About How Texas Executed an Innocent Man\|Ben Jacobs\|May 16, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Three years after his big win, he was dead of hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver. Lotto Death Curse\|Anneli Rufus\|February 19, 2010\|DAILY BEAST When cirrhosis causes sudden death, it is nearly always by hemorrhage. Essays In Pastoral Medicine\|Austin Malley Cirrhosis of the liver is notoriously frequent among drunkards, and is in fact almost, though not absolutely, confined to them. A Practical Physiology\|Albert F. Blaisdell The form of ascites that most resists diuretics is that which originates in cirrhosis. A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II\|Various Next to ulcer and to cancer of the stomach, cirrhosis of the liver is the most frequent and important cause of gastrorrhagia. A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II\|Various In protracted disease of the liver (cirrhosis) it is not uncommon to find the superficial abdominal veins dilated and tortuous. A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I\|Various British Dictionary definitions for cirrhosis cirrhosis / (sɪˈrəʊsɪs) / noun any of various progressive diseases of the liver, characterized by death of liver cells, irreversible fibrosis, etc: caused by inadequate diet, excessive alcohol, chronic infection, etcAlso called: cirrhosis of the liver Derived forms of cirrhosis cirrhosed, adjectivecirrhotic (sɪˈrɒtɪk), adjective Word Origin for cirrhosis C19: New Latin, from Greek kirrhos orange-coloured + -osis; referring to the appearance of the diseased liver Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for cirrhosis cirrhosis [ (suh-roh-sis) ] A chronic disease of the liver, characterized by replacement of normal liver cells with a form of connective tissue. Owing to the scarring caused by this disease, irreversible damage to the liver can result. notes for cirrhosis Cirrhosis is often associated with alcoholism. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for cirrhosis cirrhosis [ sĭ-rō′sĭs ] n. A chronic disease of the liver characterized by the replacement of normal tissue with fibrous tissue and the loss of functional liver cells. It can result from alcohol abuse, nutritional deprivation, or infection, especially by the hepatitis virus. Chronic interstitial inflammation of any tissue or organ.fibroid induration Other words from cirrhosis cir•rhot′ic (-rŏt′ĭk) adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for cirrhosis cirrhosis [ sĭ-rō′sĭs ] A chronic disease of the liver characterized by the replacement of normal tissue with scar tissue and the loss of functional liver cells. It is most commonly caused by chronic alcohol abuse, but can also result from nutritional deprivation or infection, especially by the hepatitis virus. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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