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Zirrhose

cirrhosis (of the liver)

noun tsir-ROH-zeh Rare
Body & Health Health & Illness

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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