scirrhus Meaning, Definition & Usage

Scir"rhus noun

Etymology

NL., from L. scirros, Gr. , , fr. , , hard.

Wordforms

plural L Scirrhi E Scirrhuses

Definitions

1. (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.