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Word: Cirrhosis
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek kirrhos ‘tawny’ (because this is the colour of the liver in many cases)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
sɪˈrəʊsɪs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a chronic disease of the liver marked by degeneration of cells, inflammation, and fibrous thickening of tissue. It is typically a result of alcoholism or hepatitis.
Short Definition:chronic disease of liver marked by degeneration of cells
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