Cirrhosis

n. disease of the liver (chiefly caused by excess consumption of alcohol)

Cirrhosis is a consequence of chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrotic scar tissue as well as regenerative nodules, leading to progressive loss of liver function. Cirrhosis is most commonly caused by alcoholism and hepatitis C, but has many other possible causes.Ascites (fluid retention in the abdominal cavity) is the most common complication of cirrhosis and is associated with a poor quality of life, increased risk of infection, and a poor long-term outcome. Other potentially life-threatening complications are hepatic encephalopathy (confusion and coma) and bleeding from esophageal varices. Cirrhosis is generally irreversible once it occurs, and treatment generally focuses on preventing progression and complications. In advanced stages of cirrhosis the only option is a liver transplant.
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Noun
1. a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism
(synonym) cirrhosis of the liver
(hypernym) liver disease

n. cirrhosis, disease of the liver (chiefly caused by excess consumption of alcohol)