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Scirrhus
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What's The Definition Of Scirrhus?Synonyms | Synonyms for Scirrhus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Scirrhus: See Also | Scirrhus In Webster's Dictionary \Scir"rhus\, n.; pl. L. {Scirrhi}, E. {Scirrhuses}.
[NL., from L. scirros, Gr. ?, ?, fr. ?, ?, 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}.]
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