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An indurated organ or part; especially, an indurated gland.

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  1. n. An indurated organ or part; especially, an indurated gland.
  2. n. A cancerous tumor which is hard, translucent, of a gray or bluish color, and emits a creaking sound when incised.
  3. (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.]
  4. n. An indurated organ or part; especially, an indurated gland. n. A cancerous tumor which is hard, translucent, of a gray or bluish color, and emits a creaking sound when incised.