English word cirrhosis comes from English -osis, Ancient Greek κιρρός
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -osis | English (eng) | (pathology) functional disease or condition such as hepatosis. Formation, increase. Process, action. |
| κιρρός | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| cirrhosis | English (eng) | (by extension) Interstitial inflammation of kidneys, lungs, and other organs.. (pathology) A chronic disease of the liver caused by damage from toxins (including alcohol), metabolic problems, hepatitis or nutritional deprivation. It is characterised by an increase of fibrous tissue and the destruction of liver cells. |