Cirrhosis
Also called Liver scarring
GastroenterologyInternal MedicineEssential
Irreversible hepatic scarring from chronic liver injury that impairs function, with complications including portal hypertension and liver failure.
Korean
간경변증(간경화)
만성 간 질환으로 인한 간 조직의 광범위한 섬유화; 간 기능 저하와 문맥 고혈압을 유발하며 복수·황달·간성 뇌증 등의 합병증으로 이어짐.
French
Cirrhose
Cicatrisation hépatique irréversible due à une agression chronique, altérant la fonction hépatique ; les complications incluent l'hypertension portale et l'insuffisance hépatique.
Word parts
-osisSuffix(Greek) Abnormal condition or process