US Medical Term · conditions
Cirrhosis
Cirrosis hepática
Also: Cirrosis del hígado (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Cirrhosis |
| Spanish (Español) | Cirrosis hepática |
| Chinese (中文) | 肝硬化 |
| Korean (한국어) | 간경변증 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Xơ gan |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Cirrhosis |
| Portuguese (Português) | Cirrose hepática |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | โรคตับแข็ง |
| Japanese (日本語) | 肝硬変 |
What it means
Cirrhosis is a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver disease and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism. As the liver is repeatedly damaged, healthy liver tissue is replaced with scar tissue that blocks blood flow and prevents the liver from functioning properly. The liver performs vital functions including filtering toxins from the blood, making proteins needed for clotting, and aiding digestion. Symptoms of advanced cirrhosis include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), abdominal swelling, easy bruising, confusion, and leg swelling. There is no cure, but treatment can slow disease progression and manage complications.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I was diagnosed with cirrhosis and need to understand what stage I am in and what to expect.
Me diagnosticaron cirrosis y necesito entender en qué etapa estoy y qué esperar.
My abdomen has been filling with fluid due to my cirrhosis and I need it drained.
Mi abdomen se ha llenado de líquido por mi cirrosis y necesito que lo drenen.
Does my plan cover the monitoring tests my liver specialist recommended for my cirrhosis?
¿Mi plan cubre los análisis de monitoreo que mi especialista en hígado recomendó para mi cirrosis?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
K74 Fibrosis and cirrhosis of liverRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026