cirrhosis

CEFRC1

/sɪˈɹoʊ.sɪs/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A serious disease in which the liver becomes permanently damaged.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Interstitial inflammation of kidneys, lungs, and other organs.

Examples

  • I've a serious illness, I've advanced cirrhosis of the liver.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
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Parts of speech
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Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. 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.

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Origin

noun

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