cirrhotic

cirrhotic
cirrhosis NOUN a chronic liver disease marked by degeneration of cells and thickening of tissue.
DERIVATIVES cirrhotic adjective.
ORIGIN from Greek kirrhos 'tawny' (the colour of the liver in many cases).

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