Cirrhosis

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A disorder characterized by replacement of the liver parenchyma with fibrous tissue and regenerative nodules. It is usually caused by alcoholism, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Complications include the development of ascites, esophageal varices, bleeding, and hepatic encephalopathy.

**Synonyms:** - Cirrhosis of the Liver - Liver Cirrhosis - Liver Cirrhosis - Unspecified cirrhosis of liver - cirrhosis