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cir·rho·sis
 cirrhosis
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- pronunciation:
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ro
sihs
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
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a chronic, often fatal, disease of the liver in which excessive tissue is formed resulting in blockage of circulation.
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| derivations: |
cirrhosed (adj.), cirrhotic (adj.) |
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