Glossary

Liver cirrhosis

Liver cirrhosis

Leberzirrhose·Also: Schrumpfleber

Liver cirrhosis is an advanced, scarring transformation of the liver tissue. The liver increasingly loses its function; common causes are excessive alcohol consumption or chronic liver inflammation.

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