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cirrhosis::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | cirrhosis of the liver |
| Type of | liver disease |
Examples of cirrhosis
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Schimmel disclosed that he had cirrhosis as a result of the lymphoma treatments.
From the nytimes.com
The treatment rescued rats from cirrhosis induced by three different approaches.
From the nature.com
Incidence and predictors of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with cirrhosis.
From the nature.com
Some patients opt to forgo treatment, since only about 20% progress to cirrhosis.
From the online.wsj.com
These results shed new light on bone disorders seen in patients with cirrhosis.
From the sciencedaily.com
West suffered from nonalcoholic cirrhosis, and was in intensive care last week.
From the dailyherald.com
In patients with cirrhosis, there were significant concentrations of cytokines.
From the sciencedaily.com
Chronic alcohol abuse can cause fatty liver, cirrhosis and alcoholic hepatitis.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Some 15,000 patients a year develop cirrhosis, and a small number may get cancer.
From the time.com
- A chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism
- Cirrhosis is a consequence of chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrosis, scar tissue and regenerative nodules (lumps that occur as a result of a process in which damaged tissue is regenerated), leading to loss of liver function. ...
- A chronic problem 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. ...
- The result of chronic liver disease, where the liver is scarred and no longer functions properly. This causes many complications, including build up of fluid in the abdomen, bleeding disorders, increased pressure in the blood vessels and brain function disorders.
- A type of chronic, progressive liver disease in which liver cells are replaced by scar tissue.
- Cirrhosis of the liver is characterised by permanent and severe scarring of the liver caused by chronic liver inflammation. Cirrhosis is also the main cause of primary liver cancer.
- A progressive disease that causes the liver to scar and stop functioning correctly. It is often caused by long term alcoholic beverage use and/or long term damage to the liver due to infections or hepatitis.
- Inflammation of the liver that results in scarring and shrinkage of the liver.
- Irreversible scarring of the liver that may occur with chronic hepatitis.
