noun
a chronic liver disease characterized by the replacement of normal tissue with fibrous tissue and the loss of functional liver cells
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Cirrhosis is a serious liver condition characterized by scarring of the liver tissue.
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My uncle was diagnosed with cirrhosis after years of heavy drinking.
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I heard that too much partying can lead to cirrhosis of the liver.
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The corruption in the company had spread like cirrhosis, slowly damaging everything it touched.