cirrhosis

Definition

A chronic, progressive disease of the liver characterized by the replacement of healthy tissue with fibrous scar tissue, which impairs liver function.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'kirrhos,' meaning 'tawny' or 'orange-yellow,' referring to the characteristic color of a diseased liver, with the suffix '-osis' denoting a medical condition.

In the news

The article discusses how hormonal signaling pathways may mitigate liver inflammation, a process that can ultimately lead to cirrhosis if left unchecked.

Appetite-suppressing hormone may protect liver from inflammation through newly discovered signaling pathway

Medical Xpress

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