肝硬変
Meanings
1
cirrhosis of the liver; hepatic cirrhosis
Medical term for chronic liver damage leading to scarring and impaired function.
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.
Usage patterns
- 肝硬変になるto develop cirrhosis of the liver
He developed cirrhosis of the liver due to years of drinking.
- 肝硬変を患うto suffer from cirrhosis of the liver
He is suffering from cirrhosis of the liver.
- 肝硬変が進行するfor cirrhosis to progress
If left untreated, the cirrhosis will progress.
- 肝硬変を発症するto develop (be diagnosed with) cirrhosis
The test results showed that he had developed cirrhosis.