cirrhosis
noun/sɪˈroʊsɪs/
Frequency rank: #14,588 most common English word
Meaning
A chronic liver disease in which healthy tissue is replaced by scar tissue, impairing liver function.
Example sentence
Heavy drinking over many years can lead to cirrhosis of the liver.
Synonyms & related words
- scarring
- fibrosis
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