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Cirrhosis

By Buddy T, About.com

Created: December 3, 2003

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Definition: A condition characterized by widespread nodules in the liver combined with fibrosis. The fibrosis and nodule formation causes distortion of the normal liver architecture which interferes with blood flow through the liver.
Also Known As: Hardening of the Liver
Examples: His cirrhosis progessed to the point where he needed a liver transplant to survive.
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