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. (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.]