"Cirrhous" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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"Cirrhous" Meaning

Cirrhous refers to a type of scar tissue or fibrous scar tissue that forms in the liver, typically as a result of chronic liver disease or cirrhosis. The word is often used to describe the appearance of the liver in such cases, which may exhibit a nodular or irregular surface.

"Cirrhous" Examples

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Cirrhous is an adjective that refers to the condition of being in a state of decay or rot, typically in relation to the skin, body tissues, or plant parts.

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The doctor diagnosed the patient with cirrhous liver disease due to excessive alcohol consumption.
The cirrhous skin on her hands was a result of years of exposure to the sun without protection.
After the tree was struck by lightning, it became cirrhous and eventually had to be removed.
The once-green leaves on the plant turned cirrhous and wilted due to lack of water.
The surgeon performed a graft to replace the damaged, cirrhous tissue in her knee with healthy tissue.

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Cirrhoses is the plural form of cirrhosis, a medical term that refers to a chronic liver disease characterized by fibrosis (scarring) and the formation of nodules due to the progressive damage to the liver tissue. This can be caused by various factors such as hepatitis, excessive alcohol consumption, and hereditary factors. Cirrhosis can lead to liver failure, liver cancer, and portal hypertension, and can also cause a range of symptoms including jaundice, fatigue, and confusion.

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