"Alcoholic cirrhosis" refers to a medical condition where the liver becomes damaged due to excessive and long-term alcohol consumption. It occurs when the liver cells are replaced with scar tissue, affecting the organ's ability to function properly.
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«alcoholic»
«cirrhosis»
Sentences with «alcoholic cirrhosis»
- But his attempt to shape his untalented nephew into a second him is unconscionable, as are his own bad habits — he seems to have died of alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver. (booklistonline.com)
- Also, Hispanics with alcoholic cirrhosis were more likely to be hospitalized than Caucasians, indicative of a possibly more severe disease.» (sciencedaily.com)
- [iv] Hegedüs L. Decreased thyroid gland volume in alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver. (thyroidadvisor.com)
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