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Scirrhus
CIDE DICTIONARY
Scirrhus, n. [NL., from L. scirros, Gr. , , fr. , , hard.].
An indurated organ or part; especially, an indurated gland. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
Scirrhus, n. (pl. scirrhi) a carcinoma which is hard to the touch.
Derivative
scirrhoid adj. scirrhosity n. scirrhous adj.
Etymology
mod.L f. Gk skir(r)os f. skiros hard
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