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)
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The damage can be similar to what’s seen in a heavy drinker and lead to cirrhosis — advanced scarring of the liver — as well as liver cancer.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, in cases with liver damage (fibrosis or cirrhosis), patients may need medication or, in severe cases, a liver transplant.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Other factors also contributed to Adair’s death, including hypertensive cardiovascular disease and hepatic cirrhosis due to chronic alcoholism.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
The hospital also notes that people have a higher risk of developing liver cancer or cirrhosis if infected as children.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, in cases with liver damage (fibrosis or cirrhosis), patients may need medication or, in severe cases, a liver transplant.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Other factors also contributed to Adair’s death, including hypertensive cardiovascular disease and hepatic cirrhosis due to chronic alcoholism.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
The hospital also notes that people have a higher risk of developing liver cancer or cirrhosis if infected as children.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Cirrhosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cirrhosis. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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cirrhosis
noun
cir·rho·sis
sə-ˈrō-səs
: an increase in fiber-containing tissue and hardening of the liver
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
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