scirrhous
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of scirrhous
First recorded in 1555–65; scirrh(us) + -ous
Example Sentences
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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
This has been applied externally with benefit for scirrhous cancer, and to ease the pain of nervous gout.
From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas
A few days afterwards a pointer bitch was brought to my infirmary, with a large scirrhous tumour near the anterior teat on the left side.
From The Dog by Youatt, William
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
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