7. Definition
Liver
cirrhosis is a chronic
progressive disease of the liver
characterised by diffused
damage to cell with fibrosis and
nodular regeneration.
Medical dictionary.
8. Wikipedia:
Cirrhosis
is a consequence of
chronic liver disease,
characterised by replacement of
liver tissue by fibrosis, scar tissue
and regenerative nodules leading
to loss of liver function.
9. Mayo clinic staff
Cirrosis
is scaring of liver caused
by many forms of liver disease
and conditions, such as hepatitis
and chronic alcohol abuse.