1) Cirrhosis of the liver 2) Disease of the liver 3) Liver disease
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Cirrhosis s (from Greek kirrhos [κιρρός] `yellowish` and the common non Greek suffix -sis meaning `condition`) is a result of advanced liver disease. It is characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrosis (scar tissue) and regenerative nodules (lumps that occur due to attempted repair of damaged tissue). These changes lead to los...
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• (n.) A disease of the liver in which it usually becomes smaller in size and more dense and fibrous in consistence; hence sometimes applied to similar changes in other organs, caused by increase in the fibrous framework and decrease in the proper substance of the organ.
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(Gr. kirrhos orange-yellow) liver disease characterized pathologically by loss of the normal microscopic lobular architecture, with fibrosis and nodular regeneration. The term is sometimes used to refer to chronic interstitial inflammation of any organ.
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irreversible change in the normal liver tissue that results in the degeneration of functioning liver cells and their replacement with fibrous ... [5 related articles]
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A type of chronic, progressive liver disease in which liver cells are replaced by scar tissue.
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Permanent liver damage with scarring and other changes.
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<gastroenterology> Liver disease characterised pathologically by loss of the normal microscopic lobular architecture, with fibrosis and nodular regeneration. The term is sometimes used to refer to chronic interstitial inflammation of any organ. ... Origin: Gr. Kirrhos = orange yellow ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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(sĭ-ro´sis) a liver disease (actually a group of chronic diseases) characterized by loss of the normal microscopic lobular architecture and regenerative replacement of necrotic parenchymal tissue with fibrous bands of connective tissue that eventually constrict and partition the organ into irregular nodules. ...
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a type of liver damage in which normal liver cells are replaced with fibrous scar tissue. In compensated cirrhosis, the liver is damaged but can still function. In decom
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Hardening of an organ, usually due necrosis leading to scarring. Can occur in many organs. The liver will be the organ affected if cirrhosis is not qualified further - Cirrhosis of the liver may result from - Alcohol - by far the commonest - Viruses i.e. viral hepatitis - Chronic cholangitis - Biliary stasis - Primary biliary cirrhosis - an auto-im …
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Cir·rho'sis noun [ New Latin , from Greek ... orange-colored: confer French
cirrhose . So called from the yellowish appearance which the diseased liver often presents when cut.]
(Medicine) A disease of the liver in which it usually becomes smaller in size and more dense and fibrous i...
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Chronic disease of the liver.
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Our Cirrhosis Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Cirrhosis Cirrhosis: An abnormal liver condition characterized by irreversible scarring of the liver. Alcohol and viral hepatitis B and C are among the many causes of cirrhosis. Cirrhosis can cause yellowing of the skin (jaundice), itching, and fatigue. Diagn...
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(su1-ro;sis) Liver disease characterized by loss of normal microscopic structure, which is replaced by fibrosis and nodular regeneration.
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Cirrhosis is any of various chronic progressive diseases of the liver, characterised by the death of liver cells and irreversible fibrosis. Cirrhosis is caused by inadequate diet, excessive alcohol, chronic infection and others.
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Liver disease characterized by replacement of functioning liver cells by scar tissue.
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It is a progressively inflammation disease of the live in which the liver cells are destroyed.
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cirrhosis A chronic liver disease characterized by inflammation, degeneration, and regeneration in differing proportions. The pathologic hallmark is the formation of microscopic or macroscopic nodules separated by bands of fibrous tissue.
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A condition which results from long term liver damage (whether by infection, alcohol, drugs or certain inflammatory diseases) and describes a situation in which the liver becomes scarred and functions poorly. If the damage persists the liver goes on to fail, in which case transplantation is the only option.
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cirrhosis of the liver noun a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism
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Any degenerative disease in an organ of the body, especially the liver, characterized by excessive development of connective tissue, causing scarring and painful swelling. Cirrhosis of the liver may be caused by an infection such as viral hepatitis, chronic obstruction of the common bile duct, chronic alcoholism or drug use, blood disorder, heart f...
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Scar tissue in the liver. Severe cirrhosis causes liver failure.
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a disease of the liver characterized by increase of connective tissue and alteration in gross and microscopic makeup.
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a chronic condition that makes it hard for the liver to remove toxins (poisonous substances) from the body. Alcohol, medications, and other substances may build up in the bloodstream and cause problems. Cirrhosis is a result of scarring and damage from other diseases, like biliary atresia and alcoholism.
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