'Scirrhus' definitions:
Definition of 'Scirrhus'
From: GCIDE
- 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.] [1913 Webster]