scirrhous
Americanadjective
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Origin of scirrhous
First recorded in 1555–65; scirrh(us) + -ous
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For instance, investigating scirrhous gastric cancer, a typical diffuse-type cancer, would be particularly interesting.
From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2023
Also it respecteth very much the hard scirrhous and cancarous tumours, and the grievous soares, and dangerous ulcers of the matrix.
From Spadacrene Anglica The English Spa Fountain by Rutherford, James
The sweet Marjoram has also been successfully employed externally for healing scirrhous tumours of the breast.
From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas
Although numerous abscesses have been formed in the lower part of it, and there has been considerable discharge, viscid or purulent, the upper part has remained as hard and almost as scirrhous as before.
From The Dog by Youatt, William
In the stomach and oesophagus the scirrhous form is most common, the soft encephaloid form coming next.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 4 "Diameter" to "Dinarchus" by Various
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