Glossary

Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis

Zirrhose·Also: Leberzirrhose

Cirrhosis is a progressive remodelling of the liver in which healthy tissue is replaced by scarred connective tissue. Common causes are many years of alcohol consumption or chronic liver inflammation; liver function declines as a result.

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