Cirrhotic Meaning in English

word

US

səˈrɑːtɪk

suh-RAH-tik

UK

sɪˈrɒtɪk

si-ROT-ik

Definition

Relating to or affected by cirrhosis, especially cirrhosis of the liver. Used to describe someone with liver scarring or the diseased liver itself.

Usage & Nuances

Nearly always used in medical or clinical contexts; commonly as 'cirrhotic liver', 'cirrhotic patient', or 'cirrhotic changes'. Very formal and technical. Not used in casual conversation.

• Spanish: cirrótico
• Portuguese (BR): cirrótico
• Portuguese (PT): cirrótico
• Chinese (Simplified): 肝硬化的
• Chinese (Traditional): 肝硬化的
• Hindi: सिरोटिक
• Arabic: متعلق بتليف الكبد
• Bengali: সিরোটিক
• Russian: цирротический
• Japanese: 肝硬変性
• Vietnamese: xơ gan
• Korean: 간경변성
• Turkish: sirotik
• Urdu: سروسس زدہ
• Indonesian: sirosis

Example Sentences

The doctor said his liver is cirrhotic.

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A cirrhotic patient needs special care.

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He developed cirrhotic changes after years of illness.

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Her cirrhotic liver makes some treatments impossible.

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He's one of the hospital's longest surviving cirrhotic patients.

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Doctors often refer to patients as 'cirrhotic,' especially in case discussions.

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