Liver Cirrhosis

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MSH: Liver disease in which the normal microcirculation, the gross vascular anatomy, and the hepatic architecture have been variably destroyed and altered with fibrous septa surrounding regenerated or regenerating parenchymal nodules.,CSP: liver disease in which the normal microcirculation, the gross vascular anatomy, and the hepatic architecture have been variably destroyed and altered with fibrous septa surrounding regenerated or regenerating parenchymal nodules.,NCI: A type of chronic, progressive liver disease in which liver cells are replaced by scar tissue.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p>Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver. Scar tissue forms because of injury or long-term disease. Scar tissue cannot do what healthy liver tissue does - make protein, help fight infections, clean the blood, help digest food and store energy. Cirrhosis can lead to </p><ul> <li>Easy bruising or bleeding, or nosebleeds </li> <li>Swelling of the abdomen or legs </li> <li>Extra sensitivity to medicines </li> <li> High blood pressure in the vei

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