Cirrhosis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002085",
  "term": "Cirrhosis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A severe and irreversible scarring of the liver, characterized by the replacement of healthy liver tissue with fibrous scar tissue and regenerative nodules. This condition impairs liver function, leading to a range of complications such as portal hypertension, ascites, and liver failure. Common causes include chronic alcohol abuse, viral hepatitis, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "fibrosis",
    "hypertension"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1190 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cirrhosis/"
}