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cirrhosis

How to use cirrhosis in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for cirrhosis.

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I know I'm at risk for cirrhosis but I also think there are more dangers than simply that.

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Quick take

a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism

Meaning at a glance

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noun

a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for cirrhosis.

noun

a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism

Example sentences

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I know I'm at risk for cirrhosis but I also think there are more dangers than simply that.

2

The main risk factors for cirrhosis are alcohol and hepatitis B and C. The UK doesn't have a worse drug problem than the rest of Western Europe, consequently it must be the drinking.

3

So a "niche" startup with a solid monetization plan would involve selling cheap alcohol and cirrhosis pills?

4

If you are an alcoholic you can develop cirrhosis and later Hepatocellular carcinoma due to prolonged inflammation in the liver.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use cirrhosis in a sentence?

I know I'm at risk for cirrhosis but I also think there are more dangers than simply that.

What does cirrhosis mean?

a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism

What part of speech is cirrhosis?

cirrhosis is commonly used as noun.