Zirrhose
cirrhosis (of the liver)
noun tsir-ROH-zeh Rare
Origin: from Greek kirrhos (tawny) via French
Usage Note
Zirrhose is the irreversible scarring and hardening of liver tissue, most often caused by chronic alcohol use or hepatitis. Leberzirrhose (liver cirrhosis) is the full term; it can lead to liver failure if not managed.
Examples
"Der langjährige Alkoholmissbrauch hatte bei ihm zu einer schweren Leberzirrhose geführt."
Natural Translation
Years of alcohol abuse had led to severe liver cirrhosis in him.
Literal Translation
The long-term alcohol abuse had led to a severe liver cirrhosis in him.
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