How to Pronounce "cirrhosis"
word
ser-OH-sis
suh-ROH-sis
Definition
Cirrhosis is a serious disease where healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue, which slows down or stops the liver from working properly.
IPA Transcription
American English
sɝˈoʊsəs
British English
sɜːɹˈəʊsɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ser-OH-sis
UK
suh-ROH-sis
Listen in Context
Cirrhosis is a disease that affects the liver.
Alcohol abuse can cause cirrhosis over time.
People with cirrhosis often feel tired and weak.
Doctors diagnosed him with cirrhosis after years of liver problems.