noun
cirrhosis of the liver; hepatic cirrhosis
Medical term for chronic liver damage leading to scarring and impaired function.
肝硬変はウイルス性肝炎やアルコールの過剰摂取が原因で起こることが多い。
Cirrhosis of the liver is often caused by viral hepatitis or excessive alcohol intake.
My father was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver due to years of drinking.