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    GlossaryCirrhosis

    chronic liver disease marked by scarring and impaired function

    Cirrhosis, also known as liver cirrhosis or hepatic cirrhosis, is a chronic liver disease characterized by the replacement of healthy liver tissue with scar tissue, leading to impaired liver function. This condition can result from various causes, including chronic alcohol abuse, hepatitis infections, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and it can lead to complications such as liver failure, portal hypertension, and increased risk of liver cancer.

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