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Cirrhosis Digestive Disease Related Definition

Definition: (suh-ROH-sis) A chronic liver condition caused by scar tissue and cell damage. Cirrhosis makes it hard for the liver to remove poisons (toxins) like alcohol and drugs from the blood. These toxins build up in the blood and may affect brain function.

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