Word: cirrhosis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cir
rho
sis
Definition: A chronic disease of the liver caused by damage from toxins (including alcohol), metabolic problems, hepatitis or nutritional deprivation. It is characterised by an increase of fibrous tissue and the destruction of liver cells.
Morphemes:
Affix: cirrhosis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A chronic disease of the liver caused by damage from toxins (including alcohol), metabolic problems, hepatitis or nutritional deprivation. It is characterised by an increase of fibrous tissue and the destruction of liver cells.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κιρρός
Language: grc
Decoded: kirros
Meaning: tawny