Definition of Scirrhus

1. n. An indurated organ or part; especially, an indurated gland.

Definition of Scirrhus

1. a hard tumor [n -RHI or -RHUSES]

Medical Definition of Scirrhus

1. Origin: NL, from L. Scirros, Gr, fr, hard. An indurated organ or part; especially, an indurated gland. A cancerous tumour which is hard, translucent, of a gray or bluish colour, and emits a creaking sound when incised. [Sometimes incorrectly written schirrus; written also skirrhus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scirrhus

sciroc
scirocco
sciroccos
scirocs
Scirpus
Scirpus acutus
Scirpus cyperinus
scirrhencanthis
scirrhi
scirrhoid
scirrhosity
scirrhous
scirrhous
scirrhous carcinoma
scirrhus (current term)
scirrhus (current term)
scirrhuses
scissel
scissels
scissil
scissile
scissils
scission
scission
scissions
scissiparity
scissor
scissor-tailed
scissored
scissoring

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