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scirrhus - What does it mean?

Definition of 'scirrhus'

English

Alternative forms

* schirrhus * skirrhus

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (obsolete) An indurated organ or part, especially a gland.
  • (obsolete) A cancerous tumour which is hard, translucent, of a gray or bluish color, and emits a creaking sound when incised.
  • (Webster 1913)