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What is the definition or description of: liver scarring?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Liver scarring: Liver scarring = Fibrosis of liver cells. Cirrhosis occurs when the is scar tissue built- up throughout the liver.

Answered 5/16/2017

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