CIRRHOSE
Cir"rhose, a.
Defn: Same as Cirrose.
CIRRHOSIS Cir*rho"sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. cirrhose. So called from the yellowish appearance which the diseased liver often presents when cut.] (Med.)
Defn: A disease of the liver in which it usually becomes smaller in size and more dense and fibrous in consistence; hence sometimes applied to similar changes in other organs, caused by increase in the fibrous framework and decrease in the proper substance of the organ.
CIRRHOTIC
Cir*rhot"ic, a.
Defn: Pertaining to, caused by, or affected with, cirrhosis; as, cirrhotic degeneration; a cirrhotic liver.
CIRRHOUS
Cir"rhous, a.
Defn: See Cirrose.
CIRRHUS
Cir"rhus, n.
Defn: Same as Cirrus.