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cirrhosis

cirrhosis Cirrhosis is a disorder in which normal liver tissue is replaced by scar-like fibrous tissue and regenerative nodules.

Cirrhosis is a disorder in which normal liver tissue is replaced by scar-like fibrous tissue and regenerative nodules. It is commonly linked to alcohol use and hepatitis B or C, and it can lead to fluid buildup in the abdomen, enlarged veins in the esophagus, bleeding, and problems with brain function caused by liver disease.