chiorróis — meaning in English
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English meaning
- cirrhosis noun A serious, long-term liver disease in which healthy tissue is replaced by scar tissue, often caused by alcohol abuse, hepatitis, or other damage.
Senses
chiorróis is used for these senses in English:
- cirrhosis (pathology) A chronic disease of the liver caused by damage from toxins (including alcohol), metabolic problems, hepatitis, or nutritional deprivation, characterised by an increase in fibrous tissue and the destruction of liver cells.