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Scirrhus
Scir′rhus
,Noun.
pl. L.
Scirrhi
(#)
, E. Scirrhuses
(#)
. [NL., from L.
scirros
, Gr. [GREEK], [GREEK], fr. [GREEK], [GREEK], hard.] (Med.)
(a)
An indurated organ or part; especially, an indurated gland.
[Obs.]
(b)
A cancerous tumor which is hard, translucent, of a gray or bluish color, and emits a creaking sound when incised.
[Sometimes incorrectly written
schirrus
; written also skirrhus
.]