Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cirrose
Adjective
/sɪˈroʊz/
Definition
Having a cirrhotic appearance or condition, often used in medical contexts to describe changes in liver tissue.
Examples
- The patient’s cirrose liver was a result of years of alcohol abuse.
- Doctors noted that the cirrose condition made treatment more complicated.
Meaning
Cirrose refers to a state of the liver where it has become scarred and hardened due to damage, typically resulting from chronic conditions like hepatitis or excessive alcohol consumption.
Synonyms
- Scirrhous
- Fibrous
- Sclerotic
