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Definition of Skirrhus

skirrhus
Scirrhus 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.]
Skirrhus
Skirrhus Skir"rhus, n. (Med.) See Scirrhus.

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