What is the term for a halt in the normal functions of the liver due to alcohol damage?

Cirrhosis is the term used to describe the condition where there is a significant halt in the normal functions of the liver as a result of damage, often due to chronic alcohol use. In cirrhosis, the liver undergoes scarring (fibrosis) and the regenerative nodules form, disrupting its normal architecture and function. This condition can severely impede the liver's ability to process substances, produce proteins, and manage bodily functions, leading to a range of health complications.

To further clarify, steatosis refers to the accumulation of fat in the liver, which can be an earlier stage of liver damage but does not imply a total failure in liver function. Fibrosis is the development of scar tissue in the liver without necessarily indicating complete dysfunction. Hepatitis specifically refers to inflammation of the liver, which can be caused by various factors including infection, drugs, and alcohol, but again does not encompass the total functional decline represented by cirrhosis.