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schirrus.

A hard swelling of a gland or other organ.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈsɪ.ɹəs/
  1. A hard swelling of a gland or other organ.

    obsolete
  2. A condition characterized by the formation of tumors.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

Late Middle English, from New Latin scirros.

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