cir·rho·sis (s -r  ss)n. 1. A chronic disease of the liver characterized by the replacement of normal tissue with fibrous tissue and the loss of functional liver cells. It can result from alcohol abuse, nutritional deprivation, or infection especially by the hepatitis virus. 2. Chronic interstitial inflammation of any tissue or organ. [New Latin : Greek kirros, tawny (from the color of the diseased liver) + -osis.] cir·rhot ic (-r tk) adj. |
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