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cirrhosis

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A disease of the liver in which it usually becomes smaller in size and more dense and fibrous in consistence; hence sometimes applied to similar changes in other organs, caused by increase in the fibrous framework and decrease in the proper substance of the organ.

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Aaron, from Brighton, East Sussex, had regular check-ups on his liver cirrhosis, when scar tissue from an liver, often inflamed by alcohol abuse, replaces normal liver tissue. Source: Internet

A coexisting autoimmune liver disease, such as primary biliary cirrhosis or autoimmune hepatitis may also cause problems. citation ;Blood: Anemia is by far the most common abnormality of the blood cells which can be caused by a variety of mechanisms. Source: Internet

According to the Chief Kremlin physician, Dr. Yevgeny I. Chazov, Chernenko had also developed both chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver. Source: Internet

Along with affecting patients’ lung and heart health, Covid-19, may lead to chronic health issues like liver cirrhosis and hepatitis. Source: Internet

But other causes — including overdoses, cirrhosis, heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s — also saw significant spikes, according to an analysis of state data by The Denver Post. Source: Internet

Death Murad IV died from cirrhosis in İstanbul at the age of 27 in 1640. Source: Internet

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