Etymology

cirrhosis

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Today it means: 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. Full definition →

Ancient Greek κιρρός
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromκιρρός“tawny”
  2. English todaycirrhosis

From Ancient Greek κιρρός (kirrhós, “tawny”) and -osis.

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